Amrutvahini Sheti & Shikshan Vikas Sanstha was founded in 1978 by the visionary leader Doyen of the cooperative movement and great philanthropist, the late Hon. Sahakar Maharshi Bhausaheb Santuji Thorat. In the late 1970s, Sangamner was a backward region plagued by social evils like poverty, illiteracy, drought, and unemployment. Hon. Bhausaheb Thorat was determined to change this situation and believed education was the key to progress. He envisioned a Sanstha that would provide affordable and accessible education to the poor, regardless of their caste or creed. The Sanstha was established with the vision of providing quality education and technical training to the rural masses of Sangamner taluka in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra.
His legacy is well carried forward by his Son, Former Revenue Minister and AICC invitee Member, President of Amrutvahini Sheti & Shikashn Vikas Sanstha Hon. Shri. Balasaheb Thorat Saheb and equally supported by Former MLC and Trustee Hon. Dr. Sudhir Tambe Saheb. The path laid by all these great visionary leaders is well kept and marched forward by his granddaughter, Trustee Hon. Mrs. Shrayu Ranjit Deshmukh Madam.
Amrutvahini Sheti & Shikshan Vikas Sanstha has grown significantly over the past four decades and now operates a network of educational institutions, including:
* Amrutvahini College of Engineering (AVCOE), a college affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (1983)
* Amrutvahini Polytechnic, a college affiliated with the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (1983)
* Amrutvahini Industrial Training Centre (1984)
* Amrutvahini Model School and Junior College (1986)
* Amrutvahini Institute of Management and Business Administration, a college affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (1995)
* Amrutvahini College of Pharmacy, a college affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (2004)
* Amrutvahini Institute of Pharmacy, college affiliated with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonare (2006)
* Amrutvahini International School (2011)
* Amrutvahini NIDO international School (2014)
Amrutvahini Sheti & Shikshan Vikas Sanstha has made a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of rural Maharashtra. The organization's educational institutions have provided quality education and training to thousands of students, helping them to improve their lives and contribute to the development of their communities. The organization's social service programs have also made a positive impact on the lives of many people in rural Maharashtra. It is a leading example of how education and social service can transform the lives of the poor. The organization's work is an inspiration to all who are committed to create a more just and equitable society.
" To empower future generations to become responsible change makers, driving positive social, economic, and environmental progress through transformative education and impactful research. "