About SVKM
Pujya Chhaganbha
Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal has been established in the year 1919, by a Philanthropist Pujya Chhaganbha. The basic principle preached by him “કર ભલા હોગા ભલા” has been the driving force for the growth of the educational activities managed by the trust.
Having started with just 6 students then, today the trust manages and runs various schools and colleges both at Kadi and Gandhinagar with more than 50000 students being educated. Of these 50000 students, around 8000 students, both boys, and girls stay in the hostels being managed by the trust.
The trust is being nourished by the society on the whole and managed by its alumni/alumnae who occupy respectable positions in the society. The overseas Indian Community showers in donations to benefit the students for providing them better facilities for study as well as stay.
The trust has always been at the forefront for the provision of value-based education to all the students in schools and colleges irrespective of caste, creed, religion, etc. Keeping in with the main motto “Kar Bhala Hoga Bhala” the admissions to the various courses are strictly conducted on the basis of merit.
The trust also has taken up activities like adopting Anganwadis and Government Schools at Gandhinagar and is very much committed to taking these initiatives forward with rigor for the betterment of the children in these places.
Pujya Chhaganbha
Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal has been established in the year 1919, by a Philanthropist Pujya Chhaganbha. The basic principle preached by him “કર ભલા હોગા ભલા” has been the driving force for the growth of the educational activities managed by the trust.
Having started with just 6 students then, today the trust manages and runs various schools and colleges both at Kadi and Gandhinagar with more than 50000 students being educated. Of these 50000 students, around 8000 students, both boys, and girls stay in the hostels being managed by the trust.
The trust is being nourished by the society on the whole and managed by its alumni/alumnae who occupy respectable positions in the society. The overseas Indian Community showers in donations to benefit the students for providing them better facilities for study as well as stay.
The trust has always been at the forefront for the provision of value-based education to all the students in schools and colleges irrespective of caste, creed, religion, etc. Keeping in with the main motto “Kar Bhala Hoga Bhala” the admissions to the various courses are strictly conducted on the basis of merit.
The trust also has taken up activities like adopting Anganwadis and Government Schools at Gandhinagar and is very much committed to taking these initiatives forward with rigor for the betterment of the children in these places.
“Shree Maneklal Patel (Saheb)”
The son of a farmer, Mr. Maneklal Patel, was born in February 1929 in a very small village “Untwa” in Kadi taluka of Mehsana district of North Gujarat. He grew up in a culture in which the values of generosity, philanthropy and social service were established. From his childhood days, he faced many difficulties and obstacles, but he turned challenges into opportunities with the sheer strength of courage.
During his school days, this learned student was honored by the famous national poet Shri Zaverchand Meghani. He completed a bachelor of arts degree with a specialization in economics, he also earned a bachelor’s degree in law and passed the Bar Council exam and was licensed to be a lawyer. Being an expert in economics and law, he was able to prove himself as a very good administrator. He chose to work as the Chief Officer of Kadi Municipality in 1958. Enriched with enthusiastic organizational ability and a rich understanding of psychology with enthusiasm and courage he served the city for almost 15 years and took many corrective steps for the development of the link as a city.
He has been awarded the title of “Patidarshreshtha Shiromani” by Shri Sachchidananda for his contribution to the society. His efforts for the upliftment of the semi-urban area of Kadi were recognized by the “Anart Award”, which honored him by Swami Satyamitranandagiriji and Pujya Krishnashankar Shastri. Our then Hon’ble Revenue Minister Shri Anandiben Patel has honored him with an award for his contribution to society, education, trade and industry. Shri Umiya Mataji Sanstha has recognized his efforts with an award like the book “Karma Chudamani – Shri Maneklal” published by Shri Mohanlal Patel Sahitya Vartul. He was indeed a man of equal morality to all, for he was self-sufficient. Were honored by President Jailsinghji. He proved himself to be a brilliant student, a caring family member, a successful businessman, a lifelong true teacher. He will always be remembered as a source of inspiration for philanthropic principles in the state of Gujarat.
SVKM Legacy
“The likelihood of achieving this is strengthened by an academic program that tailors to individual student’s needs, rigor and breadth and depth of global education. At S.K. Patel Kinder Garten English Medium School, we aspire to encourage high academic standards with personal discipline and thriving motivation for one and all.
Our mission continues to drive our growth and progress, building on strong foundations of relationships amongst the students, parents and the Sarva Vidhyalaya Kelvani Mandal Education is the most important tool to uplift our human values and I would like to thank you all for trusting us over the years now.”
Shri Vallabhbhai M. Patel – Hon Chairman SVKM
SVKM Legacy
“The likelihood of achieving this is strengthened by an academic program that tailors to individual student’s needs, rigor and breadth and depth of global education. At S.K. Patel Kinder Garten School, we aspire to encourage high academic standards with personal discipline and thriving motivation for one and all.
Our mission continues to drive our growth and progress, building on strong foundations of relationships amongst the students, parents and the Sarva Vidhyalaya Kelvani MandalEducation is the most important tool to uplift our human values and I would like to thank you all for trusting us over the years now.”