The vision of VidyaVikas Education Society is “to be an accredited, autonomous and proactive Centre for excellence. This combines knowledge with innovation leading to all-round development of students, especially belonging to the underprivileged section of the society in their chosen area of specialization” Our mission is “to reflect the vibrations of social aspirations in education” The founders of this institution planted a sapling of education in 1962 in the form of a Night School in Pantanagar, Ghatkopar. With sincere efforts and noble motives of the Management the small plant has now grown up into a huge tree of knowledge in the span of 57 years (1962 – 2019) spreading in urban, semi urban as well as rural areas like Vangani in Thane District and Redi, Taluka – Vengurla of Sindhdurgh District. The institution has 19 branches operating in day and night sessions. Four branches of school and colleges of Swami Shamanand Education Society which is situated at Ghatkopar, are operating in day and night sessions. Both the institution has been bestowing educational opportunities to about 11,579 students of all categories, especially to the working class community for their development and betterment. This is done under the able guidance of 476 Teaching and Non – Teaching able staff.

With an objective of holding light to those in darkness and extending support to helpless and guide those who have lost direction, our kind hearted, socially concerned and dedicated reformers laid down the foundation of Vidya Vikas Education Society in 1962, to impart higher education to the masses, especially,the weaker and underprivileged sections of society. Late Dr. W.S. Matkar, Ex. MLA., Maharashtra State, Late Dr. Datta Samant, Renowned Trade Unionist and Ex. MP, Union of India and Shri P.M. Raut, Recipient of the National Award for Teaching and present secretary of the institution are the founder members of the institution. The institution could reach a remarkable milestone in the field of education in a very short span of time. Started with an initial strength of 260students, it has now grown up both qualitatively & quantitatively in to 19 educational units imparting knowledge to more than 15,000 students from KG level to PG level.

Education being the basic need of the society, Vidya Vikas Education Society was founded with the goal of providing need- based education to the poor sections of society.

With only one room on rental basis as the only infrastructure, the first night school was started at Pantnagar, Ghatkopar in 1963. Considering the needs of expansion in 1969, the institution succeeded in getting twelve rooms on rental basis from Maharashtra Housing Board at Kannamwar Nagar, Vikhroli. Beginning with this, facing a number of difficulties, with a great determination and persistent efforts, Vidya Vikas Education Society continued its journey towards progress and there was no looking back.

It was in 1974 that after a long process of reclaiming the waste land in Kannamwar Nagar, Vikhroli, the foundation was laid for the present building of the institution. Planted in one room at Pantnagar, Ghatkopar, this tree of Knowledge has grown up with the following 24 branches of education.

All the members of Vidya Vikas Education Society family are fortunate to be guided and supported in their mission of education by Shri P.M. Raut, Secretary, Vidya Vikas Education Society and Mrs. Vidya P.Raut, Chief Executive Officer of the institution, both being the recipient of the National Award for Teaching.

Institution’s Founder Trustees Hon’ble Shri. P. M. Raut Sir ( Chairman ) and Hon’ble Smt. Vidya P.Raut Madam ( C.E.O ), both have been awarded National Award for Teachers in the year 1994 & 2001respectively by the then Hon’ble President of India – Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma and Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Both our Chairman and C.E.O are strong driving force behind our institution which has encouraged other staff members and teachers to work hard and achieve State Level and National Level Awards as well. The institutions proficient management has bestowed education facilities ranging from K.G ( Pre – Primary ) to P.G ( Post Graduation ) for the students under the one roof. The institute provides many facilities to overall develop the students such as Computer Education Centers, Music Academy, Sports Academy, Karate Classes, Yoga Classes and many more. Counseling sessions are regularly held for the development of students, the result of which is reflected in the fact that about 100 students of Std. IV and Std VII achieve scholarship. Another proof of the counseling efforts is seen through the achievement of 95% to 100% results by Secondary Sections every year. Institutions foremost sections are of Shishu, Primary & Secondary ( Marathi & English ) mediums and Junior College both aided and unaided sections. Management takes complete care of the best to be delivered to the students, as well as of the teachers and staff who indeed are responsible to deliver the best to the students. Management not only monitors the quality of education but it also classifies activities, due to which interest is created within the student in Reading and gradually the asset of reading is converted in research habits. Besides creating an academic intellectual our management, our institution believes in crafting a skillful personality in every student. Primary & Secondary being base of every student, the Management with the help of the Teachers skillfully drafts yearly academic schedule in which every student can devote ample of time in Arts and Sports as per his / her individual choice besides his / her regular studies.

The basic aim of education is the development of human potential. Quality education not only becomes a person’s precious asset, but equips him/her to be a responsible and successful citizen. A critical mass of people with higher education and a sense of responsibility is the necessity of any progressive nation.

• Education to underprivileged classes and serving students to bring about social reformation.
• Devotion to mass education and commitment towards advancement.
• To offer educational programs that will blend creativity, analytical skills and career-oriented learning.
• To bridge the gap between traditional and need based education, vis-a-vis, inculcating international ethos.
• To develop a global outlook and capability of adaptation to the changing requirements, synthesizing conventional and modern thinking.
• To provide value-based education and to inculcate a sense of communal harmony and national integrity.

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