About University
Knowledge Meets Innovation
Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya is a University established vide Gujarat State Government Act 21 of 2007 in May 2007 and approved by UGC
( ref F. 9-18/2008 (cpp-1) March 19,2009 )
The University has been established by Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal to achieve the following objectives:
To provide need-based education and develop courses of contemporary relevance.
To be a University of excellence by providing research-based activities which would foster higher economic growth.
To provide education to all irrespective of caste, creed, religion etc.
The University has at present 19 Constituent Colleges/Departments at Gandhinagar and Kadi.
Knowladge meets innovation
About University
(ref F. 9-18/2008(cpp-1) March 19,2009).
- To provide need-based education and develop courses of contemporary relevance.
- To provide education to all irrespective of caste, creed, religion etc.
- To be a University of excellence by providing research-based activities which would foster higher economic growth.
- The University has at present 19 Constituent Colleges/Departments at Gandhinagar and Kadi.
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 “કર ભલા, હોગા ભલા” 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.
A son of a farmer, Shri Maneklal Patel was born in February 1950 in Untava, a small village in Kadi Taluka, Mehsana district, North Gujarat. He grew up with strong values of generosity, service, and compassion. Despite facing many challenges in his early life, he turned obstacles into opportunities through determination and courage.
During his school years, he was honored by renowned poet Zaverchand Meghani. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics, earned a law degree, and became a licensed lawyer. However, he chose public service and served as Chief Officer of Kadi Municipality, where he worked for about 15 years and played a key role in the town’s development.
He received several honors, including “Patidar Shreshth Shiromani” by Sachchidanand and the Aanarth Award, presented by Swami Satyamitranand. He was also recognized by Anandiben Patel and awarded by former President Gyani Zail Singh.
He is remembered as a visionary leader, dedicated educator, and an inspiration for his lifelong commitment to society.
Education is the True Service
Late Shri Maneklal M. Patel (Chairman)
- A son of Farmer, Shri Maneklal Patel born in February 1950 at “Untava”, a very small village in Kadi Taluka, Mehsana district of North Gujarat, grew up in a culture that instilled in him the values of generosity, benevolence and social service. Right from his boyhood days, he was confronted with many odds and obstacles, but he transformed challenges into opportunities by sheer strength of character and courage.
- In school days this scholarly student was felicitated by a renowned national poet Shri Zaverchand Meghani. He completed a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Economics, he also acquired a Bachelor of Law and passed the examination of Bar Council and got the license to be a lawyer. Being an expert in Economics and Law he wanted to prove himself as a very good administrator and he opted to serve as Chief Officer of Kadi Municipality in 1958. Endowed with the excellent organizational capability and a rich insight into human psychology with zeal and courage he served the town for around 15 years and took many corrective actions for the development of Kadi as a town.
- He has been awarded “Patidar Shreshth Shiromani” by Shri Sachchidanand for outstanding contribution to the society. His efforts for the upliftment of the semi-urban area of Kadi were recognized by the “Aanarth Award” he was felicitated by Swami Satyamitranandgiriji and Pujya Krushnashankar Shastri”. Our Honorable revenue minister Shri Anandiben Patel felicitated him with award for his contribution to society, education, business & industry. Shri Umiya Mataji Sansthan has recognized his efforts with an award like “Karma Chudamani – Shri Maneklal”- a book published by Shri Mohanlal Patel Sahitya Vartul. He was truly a man with ethics of equivalence of all, as he was awarded by Late President Shri Gyani Zailsingji. He proved himself as bright student, a caring family member, a successful businessman, true educator throughout his life. He will always be remembered as the source of inspiration for philanthropic principles across the state of Gujarat.
Vallabhbhai M Patel
President Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya
Sarva Vidyalaya Kelvani Mandal, a Public Charitable Trust has been established in the year 1919 with the Principle of “KAR BHALA HOGA BHALA” as preached by the founder Pujya Chhaganbha. The trust has been in the forefront of providing quality education since inception. With only 6 students, the trust commenced providing education in the Parched North Gujarat Area and had branches across North Gujarat at places like Kadi, Visnagar, Vadnagar, Balol, Gandhinagar etc.
With the objective of providing education to one and all the trust has been managing various schools right from Pre Primary Level to Primary to Secondary to Higher Secondary level both in Gujarati Medium and English Medium. In addition to the schools the trust also manages a University i.e., Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya and also other colleges.
Optimism, tradition, inclusiveness, service, compassion, tolerance, hope and faithfulness are the underpinnings of Sarva Vidyalaya Kelvani Mandal for over decades now.
It is in this context, we have taken a step forward aspiring towards excellence with this school enhancing the already laid foundation of our education on human values. We seek to instil in our students a passion for learning that will bring the knowledge and understanding they will need not only to be global ready but also to make a positive contribution to the communities in which we live and work.
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.
I would like to thank you all for trusting us over the years now. As the trust enters its centenary year, I, on behalf of Sarva Vidyalaya Kelvani Mandal would like to welcome one and all to come and be a part of our endeavour for making our children better citizens of tomorrow.
Vision
“To be leading educational institution recognized globally for its excellence in academics, innovations and social responsibility. We envision Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya as a beacon of knowledge that empowers students to become leaders who create postivie change in the world”
Mission
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To inculcate an inclusive environment feeling among Faculty, Students and staff which enables them to understand diverse perspectives.
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Objectives
Adherence to Standards
To see that all Programmes and Courses adhere to the norms and standards as specified by various councils.
Quality Education
To ensure that both theory and practical knowledge is instilled among the student community that equips them to become knowledge accumulator and perform well in life.
Research
Innovation, Critical Thinking and problem-solving to be the core areas of concentration for fostering cutting edge research
Collaborative Environment
Improve and enhance student as well as teacher learning by having strong partnerships with industry through internships, live projects etc.,
Holistic Development
To promote Co-Curricular and Extra Curricular activities by encouraging students to take part in these activities which enhances overall development
Faculty Excellence
To Provide a platform to the faculty by encouraging them to participate in various workshops, seminars, National and International Conferences which helps them to stay abreast with the latest changes in the subject of their specialty.
Social Responsibility
To make students and faculty to adhere to ethical values and understand social responsibility to enable them to nurture themselves to be good human beings and help in development of the country.
