Rayat Shikshan Sanstha
Rayat Shikshan Sanstha is an Indian educational organization founded by Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil in 1919. It is first wider education society in the world. Its aim was to provide education to students who, due to caste, religion of economic status, had not previously had the opportunity. The organization has its headquarters in Satara.
History
The Sanstha was established in 1919. Soon thereafter, the first school, which was of "Earn & Learn" concept, was started at a village named Kale from Karad taluka of Satara district by Karmaveer Bhaurao in 1919 in the two storied house of Late Shri Balawantrao Ganaptrao Desai, who also was founder member, well known wrestler & there after freedom fighter. Still house of late Shri Balawantarao Desai is vacant & in good condition. [1]
Current status
Today, the Sanstha has 42 colleges, 17 post-graduate colleges, 438 Secondary Schools, 8 Training Colleges, 28 Primary Schools, 17 Pre-Primary Schools, 68 Cosmopolitan hostels, 7 Administrative Offices, 8 Ashramshalas, 2 ITI, 1 Engineering College and 57 Ancillary branches.[2]
Office Holders
|President :- Sharad Pawar |Chairman :- Raosaheb Pandurang Shinde
Awards and recognition
| Year | Name of Award or Honour | Awarding Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-94 | Dalit Mitra Puraskar | Govt. of Maharashtra |
| 1994 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar award | Govt of India |
| 1998 | Shahu Puraskar | Rajarshi Chh. Shahu Memorial trust, Kolhapur |
| 2000-01 | Adarsha Shikshan Sanstha | Govt. of Maharashtra |
| 2001-02 | Shri Sant Gadge Maharaj Seva Puraskar | Shri Sant Gadage Maharaj Mission, Mumbai |
| 2003 | Shikshan Maharshi Dr. Panjabrao Upakhya Bhausaheb Deshmukh Smruti Puraskar | Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik |
| 2011 | Excellence in Education Award | Dr. D.Y. Patil Pratishthan, Navi Mumbai |
Source: [3]
References
- ↑ "Rayat Shikshan Sanstha - History". Rayat Shikshan Sanstha. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- ↑ "Rayat Shikshan Sanstha - Achievements". Rayat Shikshan Sanstha. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- ↑ "Awards & Honours". Rayat Shikshan Sanstha. Retrieved 26 October 2012.