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The Indian Institute of Philosophy, Amalner, came into existence in 1916 to encourage and bring together persons who are students of western philosophy and who desire to have a first- hand acquaintance with Indian thought in general and the advailic system of Vedanta in particular. It also guides research in comparative philosophy.

The board of trustees consisting of four members looks after all the affairs of the institute. There were nine members in 1956-57. During the last 40—50 years, more than 200 scholars and research workers have taken advantage of the facilities provided by the institute. It has already published more than 30 books in English. Sanskrit, Marathi and Hindi. The institute used to publish the Marathi Quarterly "Tatwadnyan Mandir Traimasik". At present it publishes an English quarterly named "Philosophical Quarterly" which is now in its 30th year. Eminent persons from all over India and foreign countries are invited to deliver lectures in the institute on subjects relating to philosophy. It provides facilities for study and research in metaphysics, logic, Indian philosophy, ethics and philosophy of religion. The library of the institute also contains the latest publications on philosophical subjects in English, Sanskrit. Marathi and Hindi. The institute also contributes articles to widely circulated journals. Its assets in 1956-57 were worth Rs. 4 lakhs. Its annual income and expenditure were both of the order of Rs. 40,000.

Shree Panjarpol Sanstha.

Shree Panjarpol Sanstha, Jalgaon, was established in 1948 to (i) make provision for food and medical relief for the lame, blind and dependent animals and birds; (ii) save animals from cruelty; (iii) feed cows and arrange for the distribution of milk in the city; (iv) give animals for bringing up to certain persons if they satisfy the conditions laid down; and (v) take steps to stop slaughter of cattle. The management of the Sanstha is entrusted to a committee of fifteen members. Majority of the members who constitute the general body are from the business community. The main sources of its income are the contribution from traders and merchants, admission fee for the cattle and receipts from sale of cow-dung, etc. Its income in 1957 was Rs. 10,823 as against an expenditure of Rs. 9,394. Its assets consisted mainly of moveable and immoveable property, investments and live-stock.

Sarvodaya Co-operative Ashram Ltd.

The Sarvodaya Co-operative Ashram, Yawal, was established in 1950 to promote education among the backward class people and to start and conduct hostels for them. The general body of the Ashram consists of patrons, donors, life-members, and ordinary members; they together numbered 31 in 1957-58.

The duties of this body comprise election of managing committee and its office-bearers, adoption of the annual report and accounts and general supervision of the Ashram's affairs. The managing committee consists of 10 members including the president, and two vice-presidents. The Mamlatdar of Yawal taluka is an ex officio vice-president. The tenure of the managing committee is one year. It is entrusted with the day-to-day administration of the Ashram. At present the Ashram runs a backward class hostel, viz., Tadvi Boarding, Yawal. In this hostel Tadvi Bhil boys are admitted to the extent of 50 per cent of the total strength, provided that a sufficient number of such deserving boys is available. All the students are provided boarding facilities gratis in the hostel. By 1957-58, about 250 backward class students had availed of the facilities given by this boarding. The property and assets of the Ashram were worth Rs. 8,425 in 1957-58. In the same year its income and expenditure amounted to Rs. 5,962 and Rs. 5,880, respectively. The Ashram also receives some Government grant annually.

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