PUBLIC LIFE AND VOLUNTARY SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANISATIONS

VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS

Ahmadnagar Education Society: The Ahmadnagar Education Society was founded and registered in September 1887 under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, with the object of promoting and encouraging education by establishing educational institutions. The society aims at imparting education at primary, secondary and collegiate levels as also technical, agricultural, commercial and industrial education. The society initially started one high school but at present it has thirteen institutions including a college under its direction and control in various parts of the district.

The membership of the society is composed of patrons, benefactors, well-wishers, life-members and ordinary members depending upon their contribution to the society in that capacity. The General Board which includes all members of the society who have paid their annual subscription are entitled to vote at the election of President, Vice-President and Treasurer. The Governing Body with a membership of 25 elects a Chairman and Joint Secretaries from among themselves.

In 1967-68 the number of students benefited by the institutions conducted by the society was 6,000. The total income of all the institutions conducted by the society amounted to Rs. 12,77,031.47, while their total expenditure amounted to Rs. 13,46,134.84 with a deficit of Rs. 69,103.35 during that period. The society received a grant of Rs. 39,608 during this period.

The society conducts the following institutions:-

1. Society High School, Ahmadnagar,

2. Nawin Marathi School, Ahmadnagar,

3. Practising School, Ahmadnagar,

4. Pre-primary Class, Ahmadnagar,

5. Bhingar High School, Ahmadnagar,

6. College of Education, Ahmadnagar,

7. Parner English School, Parner,

8. Multi-purpose High School, Jamgaon

and five other schools at Wambori, Sonai, Shirdi and other places.

Hind Vasati Griha, Pathardi: The Hind Vasati Griha was established in 1945 at Pathardi with the object of rehabilitating the orphans by imparting them necessary education and also by providing them with lodging and boarding facilities.

At present the Vasati Griha conducts three institutions, viz., S. M. Nirhali Vidyalaya, Pathardi, for boys and girls, Ahilya Ashram for girls from backward classes, and Hind Vasati Griha for boys from backward classes.

During 1969-70, 250 orphans including 25 girls were accommodated in the institutions run by the Vasati Griha.

The Vasati Griha imbibes a sense of responsibility in students to make them responsible and self-dependent citizens. It received grant-in-aid of Rs. 53,000 from Government and also Rs. 18,000 by way of donations from the public.

A court-commit section has been started by the Vasati Griha. This court-commit section includes a large number of girls and boys outcasted by society. The Vasati Griha has made it its mission to tender them with love and raise their standard in society.

Shri Tilok Jain Dnyanprasarak Mandal, Pathardi: Shri Tilok Jain Dnyanprasarak Mandal, Pathardi. was founded in May 1923 with the object of imparting education to Jain community. The Mandal started Shri Jain Dnyan Fund in 1923 out of contributions received and initially started one school, viz., Tilok Jain Pathshala which was re-named as Shri Tilok Jain Vidyalaya. Later on it started Shri Tilok Jain Chhatralaya.

All the property of the Mandal was transferred to a board of trustees for the smooth working of the Mandal. At present it runs the following institutions:-

1. Shri Tilok Jain Vidyalaya, Pathardi,

2. Shri Tilok Jain Chhatralaya, and

3. Adarsh Vidyarthi Nagar, Ahmadnagar.

Annual income of the Mandal in 1968-69 amounted to Rs. 4,38,600.96, while the expenditure amounted to Rs. 4,10,420.30, keeping a balance of Rs. 28,180.60.

During 1968-69, the income of Shri Tilok Jain Vidyalaya amounted to Rs. 1,30,490.74, while expenditure to Rs. 1,28,759.90, keeping a balance of Rs. 1,730.84. Income side of the balance-sheet included grant-in-aid from Government for the technical section and also grant-in-aid for the Vidyalaya as a whole which amounted to Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 1,04,039, respectively. It also included fees to the tune of Rs. 12,227.11.

Ayurved Vidyalaya Sanstha, Ahmadnagar: The Ayurved Vidyalaya Sanstha was founded in 1917 with the aim of propagation and promotion of Ayurveda by providing teaching and research facilities.

The day-to-day management of the institution is looked after by an administrative committee appointed by the board of trustees.

The institution has under its direction and control the Gangadhar Shastri Gune Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, the Ayurved Chikitsa Mandir and Ayurved Hospital at Ahmadnagar.

The assets of the institution amounted to Rs. 28,21,657.10 in 1968-69. The annual income was Rs. 7,19,409.31 and the expenditure incurred Rs. 7,14,860.76 during the same year. The institution gets Government grants to the tune of Rs. 1,82,000. The Aphali Pharmaceuticals Ltd. had also given Rs. 15,000 in the form of donation to the institution in 1968-69.

Yeshavant Education Society, Karjat: The Yeshavant Education Society, Karjat, was founded and registered in August 1966 with the object of promoting and encouraging education at the primary, middle school, and technical level by running educational institutions and hostels.

The management of the society is entrusted to a managing council with a Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and two trustees. The Education Board under instructions of the Managing Council looks after the day-to-day affairs. The membership of the society is 43.

The society conducts the following institutions:- -

1. Shri Amarnath Vidyalaya, Karjat,

2. Shri Vitthal Vidyalaya, Mahijalgaon,

3. Shri Siddheshwar Vidyalaya, Bhambore,

4. Shri Bhairavnath Vidyalaya, Nimbgaon Gangarda,

5. Shri Sant Kaikadi Maharaj Vidyalaya, Sonegaon,

6. Shri Hanuman Vidyalaya, Dighol,

7. New English School, Patoda,

8. Vidyarthi Vasatigriha, Mahijalgaon,

9. Navhind Vasatigriha, Patoda and

10. Yeshawant Vastu Bhandar, Karjat.

The total assets of the society in the year 1969 were valued at Rs. 1,08,938.16. The society received a grant of Rs. 45,770.74 during the same period.

Bal Shikshan Mandal, Sangamner: The Bal Shikshan Mandal, Sangamner, was established in September 1952 for the cause of children's education by conducting balwadis and balak mandirs as well as high schools, libraries, hostels, etc.

The total membership of the Mandal was fifty in 1969-70. The Executive Board includes nine members inclusive of Treasurer and Secretary and is entrusted with the day-to-day administration of the institution.

The Mandal runs a Balak Mandir at Sangamner with a total strength of 150, a Shishu Sangopan Kendra, Adarsh Vidya Mandir and Bal Arogya Mandir which it sponsored with grant-in-aid from the Central Social Welfare Board, New Delhi.

The annual income of the Mandal during 1969-70 amounted to Rs. 42,265.67 while the annual expenditure amounted to Rs. 48,421.11. The Bal Shikshan Mandal also receives grant-in-aid from the Government of Maharashtra.

Siddharth Vasatigriha, Parner: The Siddharth Vasatigriha was established at Parner with the object of conducting a hostel for poor students and extending educational facilities to the needy students. At present there are thirty students in the hostel. The institution received a grant of Rs. 7,000 in 1969-70 from the Government.

Balikashram, Ahmadnagar: The Balikashram was started in 1943 for the expansion of primary and secondary education and hostel facilities to the girls of all the castes and creeds.

Management of the institution is entrusted to an executive body which includes fifteen members. During 1968-69, the total membership of the institute was 192.

The institution began with a Balwadi in 1949, which was followed by a primary school in 1951 and a high school in 1965. The primary school has a strength of 450 while the high school has 164 girl-students. It also conducts a hostel for crippled girls with a view to help their all-round development. The institution is rendering valuable service and is on the path of progress.

The annual income of the institution amounted to Rs. 1,05,000 while the total expenditure to Rs. 1,10,000, during the year 1969-70. The institution received Government grant of Rs. 65,000 and Rs. 25.000 from other sources. The assets of the institution were valued at Rs. 1,63,103 in 1968-69.

Nav Bharat Chhatra Nivas, Ahmadnagar: Nav Bharat Chhatra Niwas, Ahmadnagar, was started in 1949 with the object of uplift of the backward classes by providing them hostel facilities.

The institution runs, at present, three hostels for boys and two for girls with a total strength of 275. The income of the institution amounted to Rs. 60,000 while the expenditure to Rs. 70,000 during the year 1969-70. The total assets of the institution are valued at about Rs. 1 lakh.

Bharde Saksharata Prasarak Mandal, Shevgaon: Bharde Saksharata Prasarak Mandal was founded in 1951 for the advancement of education and cultural activities. The total membership of the Mandal is five. The Mandal runs the English School at Shevgaon, which has a strength of 621.

The assets of the Mandal amounted to Rs. 20,000 during 1969-70 and the total expenditure amounted to Rs. 85,000 which was met from donations received during the year.

Anjumane Tarakki-i-Urdu, Ahmadnagar: Anjumane Tarakki-i-Urdu was founded in 1937 with the object of imparting education at primary and secondary stages. This institution had a membership of 150 in 1969-70. The institution runs Chand Sultana Anglo-Urdu High School at Ahmadnagar, the total strength of which was 850 students during the same year.

The society has assets valued at Rs. 3,00,000. The annual income of the society amounted to Rs. 6,000 whereas its expenditure amounted to Rs. 1,25,000. The society received grant-in-aid from Government amounting to Rs. 1,20,000 during 1968-69.

Ahmadnagar Zilla Sahakari Board Ltd.: The Ahmndnagar Zilla Sahakari Board Ltd. was established at Ahmadnagar in December 1948 with the object of imparting training in co-operation. The management of the institution is looked after by an administrative board which consists of president and member-secretary besides other members.

In 1969-70 the board had a membership of 580, out of which 455 were institutions and 125 individuals. The Executive Committee consists of 23 members, representing member-institutions including the District Central Co-operative Bank, the Maharashtra State Co-operative Union, and the District Co-operative Board.

The Ahmadnagar Zilla Sahakari Board conducts secretary training classes at Shevgaon, Sangamner, Rahuri, Shrirampur, Kopargaon and Akola with a total strength of 240 in 1967-68.

The Board maintains a library containing books on co-operative movement and economics. It is housed in its own building.

The annual income of the board amounted to Rs. 16,643.41 whereas its expenditure to Rs. 17,630.42 during the year 1969-70. The board had assets valued at Rs. 73,401.67 in 1969-70.

Jijamata Seva Mandal, Ahmadnagar: The Jijamata Seva Mandal was founded in 1962 at Ahmadnagar with the object of providing hostel facilities for girls from backward classes. The Mandal had a membership of 27 in 1969-70.

The Mandal runs the Jijamata Kanya Niwas, the Shivaji Balak Mandir and the Jijamata Sanskar Kendra at Ahmadnagar.

The Mandal has assets worth Rs. 1,25,000. The annual income of the Mandal amounted to Rs. 20,000 in the year 1969-70, whereas its expenditure amounted to Rs. 25,000 in the same year.

Ahmadnagar Zilla Library: The Ahmadnagar Zilla Library was established in 1838 with the object of providing library facilities to the common man. In the year 1969 the library had a membership of 1,006. Most of the Marathi as well as English dailies, weeklies and Marathi magazines are made available to the readers.

The Library received grants from Government and donation from the city municipality. The annual income of the library amounted to Rs. 19,153.38 in the year 1968-69, while its expenditure amounted to Rs. 18,058.39. Assets of the library were valued at Rs. 77,244.60 in 1968-69.

Mahatma Sarvajanik Vachanalaya, Shevgaon: The Mahatma Sarvajanik Vachanalaya was established at Shevgaon in 1887 with the object of providing library facilities. In 1970 the Vachanalaya had a membership of 100.

The Vachanalaya is housed in its own building and has assets valued at Rs. 75,000. The annual income of the Vachanalaya amounted to Rs. 75,000 during the year 1969-70, while its expenditure amounted to Rs. 70,000. It receives a yearly grant of Rs. 1,000 from the State Government.

Lokmanya Vachanalaya, Jamkhed: The Lokmanya Vachanalaya was established at Jamkhed in 1887, with the object of providing library facilities as also encouraging studious habits in the people. In 1970 the total membership of the Vachanalaya was 106. The Vachanalaya is housed in its own building and has assets valued at Rs. 8,633.24. The annual income of the Vachanalaya amounted to Rs. 1,716.32 during the year 1969-70, while its expenditure amounted to Rs. 2,216.93. The Government has sanctioned Rs. 2,600 for further development of the institution.

Nutan Marathi Vachanalaya, Karjat: The Nutan Marathi Vachanalaya was established at Karjat in 1940. with the object of cultivating the habit of reading among the people.

The Vachanalaya has its own building. In 1970, the Vachanalaya had a membership of 40. Its annual income amounted to Rs. 3,119.25, while its expenditure to Rs. 3,116.00 in 1969-70. In the same year, it received a Government grant of Rs. 1,396.

Friends of the Depressed League, Shevgaon : The friends of the Depressed League was established at Shevgaon in 1967, with the object of imparting education to backward classes. The institution runs a high school with 225 boys and 35 girls.

The annual income of the League amounted to Rs. 27,089 and its expenditure to Rs. 25,701 in 1968-69.

Ahmadnagar Zilla Maratha Vidya Prasarak Mandal, Shevgaon : The Ahmadnagar Zilla Maratha Vidya Prasarak Mandal was founded at Shevgaon in 1960 with the object of imparting education through secondary schools. The Mandal runs a residential high school at Shevgaon which has a strength of 384.

The annual income of the Mandal amounted to Rs. 60,000 and expenditure to Rs. 62,000 in 1969-70.

Shri Sant Gadge Maharaj Chhatralaya, Pathardi: Shri Sant Gadge Maharaj Chhatralaya was founded at Pathardi in 1956.

The annual income of the institution amounted to Rs. 16,000 and expenditure to Rs. 22,000 in 1969-70. The institution has assets valued at Rs. 20,000. It receives a yearly grant from the Government.

Shishu Sangopan Sanstha, Ahmadnagar: The Shishu Sangopan Sanstha was established at Ahmadnagar in 1930 for the development of children. The Sanstha had a membership of 45. At present more than 500 children are getting benefit from the institution through three balwadis and one primary school managed by it.

The assets of the Sanstha were valued at Rs. 50,000 in 1969-70. Its annual income amounted to Rs. 7,000 while its expenditure amounted to Rs. 9,000 in the same year. The Sanstha received a donation of Rs. 1,000 from the municipality, and Rs. 1,000 in the form of contributions from the public in 1969-70.

Zilla Kushtarog Niwaran Samiti, Ahmadnagar: The Zilla Kushtarog Niwaran Samiti established at Ahmadnagar in April 1955, ranks as the first and foremost institution which has contributed towards enrichment of the social life of Ahmadnagar. This institution has done pioneering work in the field of treatment of leprosy patients. It also gives shelter to the lepers. The executive body of the Samiti consisting of 15 members looks after the day-to-day management. The Samiti has a membership of 300.

The Samiti has its own building and it owns a hospital equipped with necessary amenities. The inmates at present number about hundred and fifty. During the last fourteen years of its existence 143 patients were admitted and 79 discharged after being cured from this hospital.

It also runs seven out-door centres at Miri, Walki. Malwani, Chinchodi Patil, Akolner, Dehere and Dahigaon Sakat, where 2,003 patients were treated with D. D. S. tablets, dressing, etc.

The Samiti started a small workshop (Udyog Mandir) in order to give opportunity to the lepers to earn their livelihood. In addition to the various handicrafts started by the Mandir from time to time, carpentry, smithy, masonry were taught to the patients.

Separate residential quarters were built for women from Government grant in 1969 at the cost of Rs. 4,738. The Samiti has its own building valued at Rs. 1,30,130.99.

The value of the assets of the institution amounted to Rs. 94,124.25 in 1969-70. The institution receives grant from Government and donations from the public. The main items of expenditure were maintenance of patients, expenses on medicine, dispensary and hospital.

The annual income of the institution amounted to Rs. 97,329.23 during the year 1969-70 while expenditure amounted to Rs. 93,000.

Shri Saibaba Sansthan, Shirdi: Shri Saibaba Sansthan originally started the Sai Samarth Fund in October 1918, after the samadhi of Shri Saibaba. The Sansthan is established to commemorate the great saint, to celebrate various customary functions, to propagate the teachings of Saibaba, to publish literature on religion and philosophy, to create fraternity amongst devotees, to give help to the poor in the form of medical aid, and to spread the cause of education by opening educational institutions.

The board of trustees looks after the immovable and movable property of the Sansthan. The management committee manages the day-to-day affairs of the Sansthan and includes nineteen members and five trustees. The management committee has a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, two Joint Secretaries, two Joint Treasurers and a managing trustee.

In 1970, the Sansthan had a membership of 3,526. It has its own building with fourteen furnished rooms. The building is valued at Rs. 58,044.47.

The annual income of the institution amounted to Rs. 23,03,423 during 1974, while its expenditure to Rs. 10,00,000. The total assets of the Sansthan were valued at Rs. 94,24,800 in the same year.

The Sansthan conducts a hospital and a high school and collects funds for the maintenance of these institutions. The Sansthan collected donations by way of medical fund amounting to Rs. 39,297.97 and by way of education fund to Rs. 3,215.50.

The Sansthan also received the following sums through court receiver by way of Daxina peti:-

In 1968, the 50th Nirwan anniversary of Saibaba was celebrated by the Sansthan at Shirdi for ten days. The celebration attracted devotees from all over India. During the last about quarter of a century Shirdi has become a place of pilgrimage, and Saibaba has become a favourite deity of millions in Maharashtra.

Cricket Association, Ahmadnagar: The Ahmadnagar District Cricket Association was established in 1954, with the object of creating interest in cricket among the people. It also conducts classes, libraries, and educational campaigns for the development of cricket. The Association also aims at fostering brotherhood amongst the cricket-players.

The Executive Council comprising fifteen members which include Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, two Joint Secretaries and one Treasurer, looks after the administration. The Association has 207 members.

The total assets of the Association were valued at Rs. 22,779.34 in 1969-70. The total income was Rs. 16,495.12 and the total expenditure was Rs. 16,495.12 during 1969-70.

The Association has done valuable service to the cause of cricket in the district. It arranges for cricket matches and offers shields to meritorious cricket teams.

In the year 1969-70 the Association received Rs. 795 by way of Government grant. In addition to that, it received gifts and donations from the public.

Shri Dnyaneshwar Vidya Prasarak Mandal, Nevasa: Shri Dnyaneshwar Vidya Prasarak Mandal came into existence in June 1964 at Nevasa with the object of development of education by establishing educational institutions like pre-primary schools, middle schools and industrial training schools. The institution also aims at establishment of colleges and hostel facilities for the benefit of the students in rural areas.

The working committee looks after the administration of the institution and is assisted by other committees. In 1968-69 there were 132 members in the Mandal.

The total assets of the Mandal were valued at Rs. 2,80,218.65 in 1969-70. The annual income amounted to Rs. 17,877.17 and the expenditure to Rs. 17,877.17 during the same year.

The Mandal receives donations and gifts from the public.

The society conducts a college which is housed in its own building.

Ahmadnagar Zilla Prathamik Shikshak Kalyan Nidhi, Ahmadnagar: The Ahmadnagar Zilla Prathamik Shikshak Kalyan Nidhi was registered in July 1968 at Ahmadnagar. The objectives of the institution are to render help to the primary teachers as regards their financial needs, and to make available to them the benefits of professional solidarity and collective action.

There are two types of membership, viz., annual members and life members. The organisation has an executive committee of seven members consisting of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer and one other member. This committee is in charge of the management of the organisation. There were 5,336 members by March 1970 in the organisation.

The total income during November 1968 to March 1970 amounted to Rs. 60,299.65 whereas the total expenditure incurred amounted to Rs. 60,299.65 during the same period.

The institution receives donations and gifts from the public.

Saksharata Prasarak Mandal, Akola: The Saksharata Prasarak Mandal was established in July 1944 at Akola. The object of the institution is to promote general and primary education and to launch a drive for literacy.

The Managing Board consisting of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and remaining members is responsible for the management of the institution. This Board seeks advice from an advisory board consisting of reputed persons in the field of education.

The annual income of the Mandal amounted to Rs. 42,668, while the total expenditure to Rs. 42,625 during 1969-70.

Sanatan Dharma Sabha, Ahmadnagar: The Sanatan Dharma Sabha was established in 1907 at Ahmadnagar. The object of the Dharma Sabha is to encourage learning of Sanskrit and development and propagation of dharmashastra.

The Dharmasabha is looked after by a Managing Committee which consists of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and other Mantris. There were 440 patrons, 230 members and 110 library members in 1969-70.

The assets of the Dharmasabha were valued at Rs. 85,000 in 1969-70. The annual income was Rs. 3,000, while the total expenditure was Rs. 2,500 in 1969-70.

The Dharmasabha has under its charge the following activities: -

1. Sanskrit Ved Pathshala,

2. Sanskrit Abhyasika,

3. Granthalaya,

4. Sanskritik Kathamala,

5. Gayatrimandir (Hall),

6. Geetawarga,

7. Vastigrih Yojana,

8. Gunjarao (Sanskrit Magazine) and

9. Suryanamaskar Vyayam Mandal.

This organisation conducts Sanskrit classes and prepares students for examinations in this language. The classes are affiliated to the Tilak Mahasabha Vidyapeeth. The Dharmasabha receives Government grant as also grant from the Ahmadnagar municipality.

Janata Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Navajeevan Vidyalaya, Dahigaon Ne: The Janata Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Navajeevan Vidyalaya was established in August 1959 at Dahigaon-ne. The motto of the institution is to fulfil the demand for education by opening educational institutions.

Management of the institution is looked after by a governing body of eleven members comprising President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer etc.

The income of the institution amounted to Rs. 60,071, while the annual expenditure to Rs. 60,071 during 1968-69.

The institution conducts the Navajeevan Vidyalaya and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Vasatigriha.

The institution receives Government grant-in-aid as well as financial assistance in the form of gifts and donations from the public.

The Vidyalaya and the hostel are housed in its own buildings.

Padmashali Vidya Prasarak Mandal, Ahmadnagar: The Padmashali Vidya Prasarak Mandal was established and registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act of 1950 in March 1963, with the object of spreading education amongst the students from the Padmashali caste.

The Mandal has an executive committee which consists of fifteen members to look after the day-to-day affairs. It has a board of trustees to assist the Executive Committee. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and General Secretary are the office-bearers of the Mandal. The Mandal had 114 members in 1969-70.

The Mandal does not receive Government grants, but receives gifts and donations from the public and private institutions.

Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha, Sangamner: The Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha is a registered institution established in December I960 at Sangamner. The object of the Sanstha is to impart education to students in the Sangamner area. The institution has an ambitious programme of opening secondary schools and colleges equipped with hostel facilities.

The managing committee looks after the management of the institution. There were 310 members in 1969-70.

The assets of this institution were valued at Rs. 15,57,688.48 in 1969-70. The annual income amounted to Rs. 9,05,086.56 and the expenditure to Rs. 9,61,217-36 during the same year.

It runs the Sangamner Nagarpalika Arts, Commerce and B. N. Sarda Science College. It receives donations from the public.

Partha Vidya Prasarak Mandal, Pathardi: The Partha Vidya Prasarak Mandal is a registered institution established in June 1966 at Pathardi with the object of opening primary and secondary schools and colleges with the facilities of hostels to the students around Pathardi.

The managing committee which consists of seven members looks after the administration of the Mandal. In the year 1969-70 there were 500 life-members in the Mandal.

The assets of the institution were valued at Rs. 78,100 in 1969-70. Its income amounted to Rs. 27,000 and expenditure to Rs. 1,998 during the same year.

The Mandal runs a Janata Mahavidyalaya and a hostel. There were 374 students in the college in 1969-70.

The Mandal proposes to open a science college in the near future and has purchased twenty acres of land for the construction of the college.

Hind Seva Mandal, Ahmadnagar: The Hind Seva Mandal is a registered institution established in 1922 at Ahmadnagar. The objectives of the institution are as follows:-

(1) To spread education and achieve welfare of poor students in order to make them useful citizens.

(2) To inculcate in them studious habits.

(3) To raise their moral, physical and intellectual standard.

(4) To make them self-reliant.

(5) To provide free reading rooms, dispensaries, sanatoriums and other public welfare activities for the society as a whole.

The administration of the institution is carried on by a managing committee. There were 650 members in the institution in 1969-70.

The assets of the institution in 1968-69 were valued at Rs. 13,66,260.65. The annual income amounted to Rs. 23,33,577.41. while the total expenditure to Rs. 22,76,140.12 during 1968-69.

The institution receives Government grant-in-aid as well as donations from the public.

The Mandal conducts nineteen educational institutions wherein 11,500 students are taking education. They are as follows:-

1. Anath Vidyarthi Grih, Ahmadnagar,

2. Dada Chaudhari Vidyalaya No. 1, Ahmadnagar,

3. Dada Chaudhari Vidyalaya No. 2, Ahmadnagar,

4. Dada Chaudhari Marathi Shala, Ahmadnagar,

5. Smt. Parwatibai Dahanukar Kanya Vidyalaya, Ahmadnagar,

6. Meher Primary English School, Ahmadnagar,

7. Bal Adhyapan Mandir, Ahmadnagar,

8. Central English Night School, Ahmadnagar,

9. Modern High School, Shrirampur,

10. K. J. Somayya High School, Shrirampur,

11. Bhikabai Ramdhan Khatod School, Shrirampur,

12. Navin Marathi Shala, Shrirampur,

13. Pre-Primary Class, Shrirampur,

14. Dahanukar Vidyalaya (Middle Class), Tilaknagar,

15. Dahanukar Vidyalaya (Primary), Tilaknagar,

16. Modern High School, Akola,

17. Bharat Vidyalaya, Mirajgaon,

18. Night School, Shrirampur and

19. Premraj Sarda Mahavidyalaya, Ahmadnagar.

Kopargaon Education Society, Kopargaon: The Kopargaon Education Society was established in 1934, with the object of imparting education to boys and girls in Kopargaon taluka. There were 27 members in the society in 1969-70. The property was valued at Rs. 1,50,000 in 1969-70. The income amounted to Rs. 25,000 while the expenditure to Rs. 25,000 during 1969-70. The society possesses its own building. The society receives Rs. 6,000 by way of grant from the Municipality every year, as well as donations and gifts from the public.

The society conducts a Montessori school where 600 boys and girls are taking education. There are 1,450 students in the primary and secondary schools managed by the institution.

Bharat Sarva Seva Sangh, Panegaon: The Bharat Sarva Seva Sangh was established in November 1964 at Panegaon. The object of the Sangh is to establish and develop educational institutions all over India. It also strives to encourage the development of khadi and village industries centres. The functioning of the Sarva Seva Sangh is oriented towards the ideals of Sarvodaya.

The management of the Sangh is vested in the following officials:--(1) Chairman, (2) Vice-Chairman, (3) Secretary and (4) Treasurer. There is a managing committee which is to consist of not less than nine and not more than 21 members. The Secretary is authorised to keep accounts and correspondence of the Sangh. There were 110 members in 1969-70 in the Sangh.

The assets of the Sangh in the year 1969-70 were valued at Rs. 17,000

The Sangh conducts a large frame-work of institutions such as-

1. Pachegaon English School, Pachegaon,

2. Jawaharlal Nehru Vidyalaya, Pemgiri,

3. Lalbahadur Shastri Vidyalaya, Khirvira,

4. New English School, Pimpalgaon (Pagori),

5. New English School, Taked, Taluka Igatpuri, District Nasik.

6. New English School, Georai,

7. New English School, Nimbral,

8. Adinath High School, Usthal Dumala,

9. Anath Vidyarthi Vasatigrih, Pachegaon,

10. Anath Vidyarthi Vasatigrih, Pemgiri,

11. Anath Vidyarthi Vasatigrih, Pimpalgaon,

12. Anath Vidyarthi Vasatigrih, Khirvira,

13. Balwadi, Taked, Taluka Igatpuri, District Nasik and

14. Balwadi, Khirvira, Taluka Akola.

The Sangh receives donations and gifts from the public.

Sant Tukaram Vidyalaya Vasatigrih, Baragaon Nandur : The Sant Tukaram Vidyalaya Vasatigrih is a registered institution established in June 1968 at Baragaon Nandur. Its object is to enable the deserving poor students from rural areas to avail of education facilities.

The institution had eight members and one Superintendent to look after the management of the Vastigrih.

Assets of the institution were valued at Rs. 2,157.69 in 1969-70. The total income amounted to Rs. 5,137.60 while the total expenditure to Rs. 4,887.02 during the same year.

In 1968-69 there were thirty students in the hostel. The institution received Rs. 1,144 by way of grant from the Zilla Parishad in 1968-69. The same amounted to Rs. 2,135 in 1969-70.

Shishu Shikshan Mandir, Ahmadnagar: The Shishu Shikshan Mandir Montessori School is a registered institution established in August 1950 at Ahmadnagar with the object of developing the mental and intellectual faculties of children below six years of age.

The assets of the school were valued at Rs. 3,000 in 1969-70. The total income amounted to Rs. 4,861 and the expenditure to Rs. 5,374 during the same year.

There are 160 boys and four teachers in the school. The school receives grants from Zilla Parishad. The school is housed in rented premises.

Kopargaon Taluka Education Society, Kopargaon: The Kopar-gaon Taluka Education Society was established in August 1963 at Kopargaon with the object of opening educational institutions like schools and colleges for students in Kopargaon taluka.

The society had 201 members in 1969-70. The assets of the institution were valued at Rs. 6,00,000 in 1970. Every year the society incurs a deficit of Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 which is met from donations from the public.

The society proposes to open separate hostels for college boys and girls.

Shri Shivaji Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Shivajinagar: Shri Shivaji Shikshan Prasarak Mandal was established in July 1958. The object of the institution is to open primary schools, middle schools, agricultural schools, technical schools and colleges for the benefit of the boys and girls of the workers in the sugar factories as well as those who are in the vicinity of the same. It also strives to provide hostel and reading room facilities.

The institution has a managing committee of 34 members which elects an executive committee. The executive committee looks after the day-to-day affairs of the institution.

The assets of the institution were valued at Rs. 5,10,483.84 during the year 1969-70.

The society runs in all ten educational institutions, out of which eight are secondary schools, one is a primary school and one is a pre-primary school.

The educational institutions conducted by the society receive grants from the Education Department of the Government of Maharashtra. In addition they receive donations from the public as well as assistance from the co-operative sugar factory at Rahuri.

TOP