Timeline

Our dream of cultivating toddlers with a different approach would not have seen its dawn if it were not for Smt. Kesarben Amritlal Zaveri, Smt. Lilaben Surajmal Mehta, and Smt. Lilavatiben Gafurchand Mehta, who lent us a helping hand and generously donated towards the establishment of Shri Jain Balmandir on August 16, 1951.

1951

Shri Jain Shishushala

It was established in 1921 by the late Shri Surajmal Lallubhai Mehta on the first floor of the Sthanakvasi Lukagachchha Jain Pustakalaya. On 16th August 1951, our Trust took over the management of Shri Palanpur Jain Shishushala.

1956

Shri Vividhlaxi Vidyamandir

Today, Vidyamandir has many institutions scattered all over Palanpur, but in the beginning, the name was only limited to our Gujarati medium secondary school, established in 1955-56.

1959

Shri Pitamberbhai Hathibhai Mehta Smarak Sarvajanik Vyayamshala

The founding father of Vidyamandir, Shri Surajbhai Lallubhai Mehta, worked towards building a sports and exercise academy for the people of the city in his loving memory.

1961

Rani Jagdambakumariji Lalitkala Mandir

When Rani Jagdambakumariji, the Queen of Nepal, visited Vidyamandir in 1961, she wished to extend her largesse towards our first centre of arts. The institution was built and named after Her Excellency to commemorate her noble gesture.

1961

Shri Ishwarbhai Jechandbhai Mehta Vinaymandir

Shri Ishwarbhai Jechandbhai Mehta was among those teachers who are more like mentors to their students. Such people always leave a legacy behind them, and to continue it, his son, Shri Kanaiyalal Mehta, helped the Trust set up a school in 1961.

1963

Smt.Menaben Keshavlal Mehta School for the Visually Divyang

To gift a mother’s love in the form of an institution to those who needed it the most, Smt Menaben Keshavlal Mehta’s son, Shri Thakorlal Keshavlal Mehta, offered to fund the establishment of this Gujarati medium school in 1963.

1967

(Balamdnir) Shri Chandulal Raychand Mehta Balmandir

Shri Chandulal Raychand Mehta Balmandir is now a nursery+kindergarten located at our Shri Manubhai Surajmal Jhaveri - Surekhaben (Crown TV) Campus, which boasts a beautiful dollhouse, a library full of spectacular pictionaries, sand and water play areas, a playground, and a multimedia room.

1972

Shri Dahyalal Dosjibhai Choksi College of Secondary Education

Shri Dahyalal Dosjibhai Choksi was a Palanpur-based industrialist in Hong Kong. After he passed away, his family wished to support an educational institution in his honor.

1972

Shri Chhotalal Keshavlal Mehta College of Primary Education

Since Banaskantha was devoid of training colleges for primary teachers, students had to go to Ahmedabad or Sabarkantha to earn their degrees. It also led to a severe shortage of adept teachers in the primary schools in the district.

1973

Capt. Ahmedkhan Dost Mohammadkhan Lohani Campus

Since 1973 : Beautiful Green Lawns and Flowerbeds, Free WiFi, Mineral Water

1974

Maa Shravanvani School for the Hearing & Speech Divyang

Our Maa Shravanvani School started off in 1974 with only a handful of students in a single classroom with the charity of Smt. Diwaliben Mohanlal Mehta Charitable Trust.

1975

Shri Kalidas Jethabhai Mehta College of Pre-Primary Education

In 1974-75, our Trust realised that there was no awareness regarding early childhood education in North Gujarat, nor was there a training college in Banaskantha, Mehsana, or Sabarkantha to train teachers for the course.

1975

Shri Thakorlal Keshavlal Mehta Hostel for the Visually Divyang Boys

In 1963, a hostel was established for the students Smt. Menaben Keshavlal Mehta School for the Visually Divyang with the help of Shri Thakorlal Keshavlal Mehta's family. This hostel provides lodging, boarding, and education free of cost to all the students of Smt. Menaben Keshavlal Mehta School.

1975

Shri Surajmal Lallubhai Mehta Balbhavan

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1976

Matru Ashish- Hostel for Teachers

Staff Quarters : R.O. Plant Lush green gardens 24*7 security CCTV surveillance Parking area

1976

Shri Chandulal Mohanlal Mehta Canteen

Since 1976 : Delicious Healthy Meals

1979

Smt. Shantaben Jayantilal Mehta Girls Hostel

Since 1979 : Green and Serene Ambience

1980

(Kindergarten) Matushri Maniben Rajmalbhai Mehta Balmandir

Smt. Sushilaben and Shri Ramnikbhai have donated their property in memory of their mother for this institution. To give more power to our efforts, the Shri Rajmal Rikhavchand Mehta Charitable Trust helped us add Shri Rajmani Sangit Khand (1984) and Shri Rajmani Toy House (1992) to our establishment.

1982

Shri Mangaljibhai Zaverchandbhai Mehta Vidyavistar Vyakhyanmala

The word Vyakhyan means speech, and mala is a bead necklace. Each stone is a bead that is added to the Vyakhyanmala. Every year, Vidyamandir invites insightful orators onstage, who let their knowledge flow to the masses.

1984

Smt. Taraben Chandulal Mehta Hostel for the Physically Divyang Girls

In 1984, the Smt. Taraben Chandulal Mehta Charitable Trust’s benefactions gave rise to the Smt. Taraben Chandulal Mehta Hostel for the Physically Divyang Girls. Situated on the premises of our Veerkuva campus, this institution offers free boarding, meals, and other facilities.

1984

Shri Mayank-Samir Central Library

Named in the honour of his departed sons, Mayank and Samir, this library encompasses the choicest works in numerous categories to cater to every one of its members.

1984

Smt. Menaben Manilal Mehta School (Std. 1 - 2)

hus, Smt. Menaben Manilal Mehta School was established in 1984. Later, he also stepped forward to expand the school with the addition of a kindergarten and the other sections of higher education.

1984

Shri Chandulal Mohanlal Mehta Varigruh

Since 1984 for 24 hours water supply in all the institutions on the campus

1984

Indo - Belgie Friendship Hostel for the Physically Divyang Boys

In 1984, the Belgian Governor, Mr. Andries Kinsbergen, came on a visit to Vidyamandir. Out of all the campuses, Mamtamandir touched him the most, which made him pledge to donate toward constructing a hostel for our physically Divyang students.

1984

Shri Raj-Mani Sangit Khand

Shri Raj-Mani Sangeet Khand is a hall situated at Ambavadi Campus, Man Sarovar Road, Palanpur. It was established with the charity of Late Maniben Rajmalbhai Rikhavchand Mehta Charitable Trust in the year 1984.

1985

Smt. Savitaben Kunvarjibhai Kothari Girls Hostel for the Visually Divyang Girls

Banaskantha had no provisions for educating special children until 1984. Besides, educating girls, that too "handicapped" girls, was unheard of. Generally, families of such children can barely afford feeding them, let alone educating them.

1985

Shri Manilal Ratanchand Shah Scholarship Fund

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1985

Smt. Indumati Rajnikant Mehta 'Anand Niketan'

Vidyamandir has been the pioneer of many institutions and movements in North Gujarat and beyond, but Mamtamandir is the closest to our hearts. Its institutions keep reminding us of the miracles education brings about.

1985

(Balamandir) Smt.Kamlaben Ratanchand Parikh Balmandir

In 1985, the family members of Shri Ratanchand Laxmichand Parikh came forward to build an institute in memory of Smt. Kamlaben Ratanchand Parikh. This was the fourth Balmandir of Vidyamandir.

1987

Pujya Gurudev Mohan Rushiji Physiotherapy Centre

Named after a revered Jain Monk in 1987, the centre is an asset to our hostels for special students. Hydrotherapy, reflexology, and gymnastics therapy; for which we have a grand gymnasium; greatly help our students regain/acquire mobility.

1987

"Pitru Vatsalya" In Memory of Shri Mohanlal Raychand Mehta Hostel for Hearing & Speech Divyang Boys

To relieve the Speech Divyang from commuting from outlying villages to attend school, in 1987, we set up a hostel for them on our Sarvajanik Hostel Campus in close proximity to Mamtamandir.

1987

"Ashirvad" Shri Shantilal Lallubhai Shah Hostel for the Mentally Divyang Boys

From 1987, we began providing boarding facilities to our mentally Divyang male students with the donation received from the Shri Shantilal Lallubhai Shah Charitable Trust.

1987

Shri Dhudabhai Khemchandhai Mehta Computer Centre

Initiated in 1987 through the Shri Pravinchandra Khemchand Mehta Charitable Trust, the centre became the first of its kind in the city of Palanpur.

1989

Smt. Champaben Laxmichand Parikh Pediatric Audiology Centre

The inception of Maa Shravanvani School in 1974 in Mamtamandir, there was a desperate need for a diagnostic centre for our students within the city since the nearest one was in Ahmedabad, which is over 130km away from Palanpur.

1989

Shri Champaben Laxmichand Parikh Hostel for the Centre of Pediatric Audiology

The parents who visit our diagnostic centre in Mamtamandir usually struggle to find decent lodgings for themselves.

1989

Smt. Dhapuben & Chimanlal Virchand Jhaveri Museum & Educational Demonstration Centre for the Visually Divyang

Awareness is the first step towards making a better world for those who are physically or mentally incapacitated. Set up in 1989, the aim of our museum-cum-centre is to exhibit the changes and advancements made in the education field for the visually Divyang.

1989

Shri Raj-Mani Primary School

It was established on our Ambawadi Campus in 1990 with the help of Shri Ramnikbhai Rajmalbhai Mehta who wished to get an educational institution built in the fond memory of his parents, Shri Rajmalbhai & Smt. Maniben, and hence, it was named Raj-Mani.

1989

Shri Bhanubhai Keshavlal Bhanshali Vinaymandir

In 1989, the generous donation from Shri Bhanubhai Keshavlal Bhanshali Charitable Trust made it possible for us to construct the new school building with more classes, and Shri Bhanubhai Keshavlal Bhansali Vinaymandir was born.

1989

Indo - Belgie Friendship Exercise Centre for the Physically Divyang Boys

Since 1989, when it was set up, the centre has catered to countless students combating different sorts of physical challenges. It offers the most highly-recommended exercise equipment and amenities such as chest and bench press machines, weightlifting sets...

1989

Shri Natvarlal Mohanlal Mehta Toy House

Spacious and Well-ventilated, Exquisite Playthings, Educational Games, Creative Games

1989

Smt. Taraben Manilal Lallubhai Mehta Speech Therapy Centre

The students of Std. 1–5 develop their speech faster as compared to older students, so if the teachers find their speech defective during these years, they are sent to this centre for personal and group therapies and training.

1990

Shri Rameshbhai Mangaljibhai Mehta Occupational Therapy Centre

"Occupational therapy is the art and science of directing man’s response to selected activities to promote and maintain health, to prevent disability, to evaluate behavior, and to treat or train patients with physical or psychosocial dysfunction."

1990

Shri Chandulal Amratlal Mehta Museum & Educational Demonstration Centre for the Physically Divyang

Founded in 1990 through the Shri Chandulal Amratlal Mehta Charitable Trust, this institution serves as a museum and demonstration centre. It houses antiquities and documents explaining the developments in the special education field involving those who are physically challenged.

1990

Shri Surajmal Lallubhai Mehta Scholarship Fund

Since 1990 for the top five and top three performers in all the standards from 1-9 and Std. 11 of each stream respectively.

1991

Smt. Kesarben Surajmalbhai Kothari Tailoring Workshop

Our resource people specialise in teaching embroidery, knitting, sewing, Kathi work, and cane weaving to our Divyang students, which in turn helps them learn and gain financial independence in the future.

1991

Smt. Ratanben Zumchand Mehta Hostel for B.Ed. Students

Since 1991 : Green and Serene Ambience, R.O. Plant...

1991

Shri Tarachand Dolatchand Shah Science Laboratory

This spacious science laboratory was set up in 1991 for our students with the support we gathered from the Shri Tarachand Dolatchand Shah Charitable Trust.

1992

Shri Raj-mani Toy House

Spacious and Well-ventilated, Exquisite Playthings, Educational Games, Creative Games

1992

Shri Vrajlal Keshavlal Mehta Museum & Educational Demonstration Centre for the Mentally Divyang

Our museum-cum-demonstration centre prides itself on its contents and exhibitions. We generally receive educators and parents who need insights on topics related to intellectual underdevelopment and related issues. Our curators and experts are highly experienced in the field.

1992

Shri Rajnikant Chhotalal Mehta Kalayatan

It is a centre for performing arts that runs classes of classical dances, vocal and instrumental music, drawing and crafts. The classes of dance and music are held on Saturdays and Sundays.

1992

Shri Chinubhai Keshavlal Choksi Bhavan

Since 1992 on Vidyamandir Campus-2

1992

Shri Shantilal Lalbhai Mehta Audio-Video Cassette Library

We facilitate our hearing and speech Divyang students with a rich collection of songs, stories, and audiobooks for studies and pleasure.

1992

Dr. Shailesh Jayantilal Mehta Library for the Hearing & Speech Divyang

Since 1992, we have had a library dedicated to all our Hearing and Speech Divyang students, teachers, and the Special B.Ed college trainees.

1993

Shri G.D.Birla Teachers Training Programme

We fail as educators when we cease to learn and reflect. There is no end to the journey of knowledge. Besides, modern challenges need modern methods.

1993

Master Digish Jagdish Modi Braille Library

The Smt. Maniben Chimanlal Modi Foundation helped Vidyamandir build this library in 1993. This establishment caters to bibliophiles and students who are either visually Divyang, educators, or researchers.

1994

Shri Kanubhai Mehta Vidya Vikas Kendra

Shri Kanubhai Mehta and his friends built the Shree Kanubhai Mehta Smarak Fund with 1.02 crores in 1994, and the Vidya Vikas Kendra was built with it in the same year.

1994

Shri Kanubhai Mehta Sanskrutik Bhavan

The Kanubhai Mehta Sanskrutik Bhavan was another project that received the necessary funds from the Shri Kanubhai Mehta Smarak Fund.

1994

Shri Kanubhai Mehta Smarak Shishyavrutti Scholarship Fund

This was the third project undertaken by the Shri Kanubhai Mehta Smarak Fund in 1994. Supporting those who long for an education had always been Shri Kanubhai Mehta’s dream.

1996

Shri Panalal Chamanlal Kothari "Atithya" (Guest House)

Since 1996 on the Vir Kuva Campus

1999

Smt. Shushilaben Ramniklal Mehta Bhavan

Since 1999 on the Ambavadi Campus

2000

Smt. Kamlaben Mafatlal Mehta Computer Centre

The Smt. Diwaliben Mohanlal Mehta Charitable Trust sponsored the construction of this centre in the year 2000 for our secondary and higher secondary English medium section.

2000

Shri Bagmalbhai Laxmichand Parikh Institute of English Language

The Shri Bagmalbhai Laxmichand Parikh Institute of English Language was one of the most advanced language laboratories in North Gujarat when it was established in 2001. It offered English language training to hundreds of aspirants every year.

2000

Shri Kirtilal Kalidas Mehta Science Centre

Shri Kirtilal Kalidas Mehta Science Centre aims at guiding the students to develop a scientific aptitude by providing various activities like observation, experimentation, discovery, innovation, research....etc.

2000

Shri Kirtilal Dahyabhai Parikh Vocational Guidance & Counseling Centre

The Shri Kirtilal Dahyabhai Parikh Charitable Trust sponsored us to get organised in the year 2000, and ever since we have been arranging regular seminars, one-to-one counselling sessions, and tests to help our students find their true calling.

2000

M/s. B.Arunkumar Group of Co. Hobby Centre

M/s. B. Arunkumar Group of Co. Hobby Centre was established with the charity of M/s. B. Arunkumar Group of Companies in the year 2000.

2000

Smt. Sumanben & Shri Tarachandbhai C. Mehta Sports Academy

The Sports Academy is situated in the campus of Vyayamshaala. It was established with the charity of Shri Kantilal Chhotalal Mehta family and Shri Tarachandbhai Chandulal Mehta family in the year 2003.

2000

Shri Shantilal Nanchand Kothari Environment Centre

The centre aims not only at bringing awareness but also at developing a love for the nature among the students.Various activities like visits, trekking, tree plantation, rearing herbal plants, exhibitions on various topics etc.

2000

Shri Tarachand Dolatchand Shah Low Vision Centre

In 2000, Asian Star Co. Ltd. generously donated via its Shri Tarachand D. Shah Charitable Trust to assist the foundation of this centre in Mamtamandir.

2000

Shri Sumanbhai Kalidas Mehta Vocational Guidance Centre for the Visually Divyang

Vidyamandir realised with time that even after receiving education, most Divyangs failed to lead an independent life owing to the long-standing notion that such people can only be a liability to society. They are rarely considered because of a lack of awareness.

2000

Smt. Madhukanta Rameshbhai Mangalji Mehta Vocational Guidance Centre for the Hearing & Speech Divyang

Education alone cannot help special children. They have the right to build their future and support themselves. If they do not earn independence even after years of schooling, their education fails them. There are many educational and occupational openings for the Divyang, but all they need is the right direction.

2000

Smt. Parubai & Shri Nihalchand Jaychand Chaudhary Vocational Guidance Centre for the Physically Divyang

Seeking the right study or work opportunity always puzzles students as they usually have numerous options to choose from. On the other hand, what baffles the Divyangs is how to find even that one single scope to design their lives the way they want.

2000

M/s. D. Navinchandra & Co. Audio-Visual Centre

This resource centre was constituted in the year 2000 to support research and various pedagogies for the benefit of our teachers and students.

2002

Smt. Menaben Manilal Mehta Secondary & Higher Secondary School

In 2002, we added a Science Stream higher secondary section to our school with the benefaction of Shri Kantilal C. Kothari and his family. In 2007, they also helped us include the general streams.

2002

Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation Bhavan

Since 2003 on the Taleybaug Campus

2003

Shri Kirtilal Dahyabhai Parikh Vignan Bhavan

Since 2003 on the Taleybaug Campus

2003

Smt. Shashiben Kanubhai Mehta Jahanara Park – Shashivan

In 1947, it became public property. In an attempt to restore the beauty of this heritage site, Vidyamandir took it over on leasehold for a period of 25 years in 2003.

2004

Smt. Babiben Chunilal Nagardas Adani (Tharad) Hall

Since 2004 : Designed for Assemblies, Group Activities, and Seminars

2005

Shri Hiralal Shah (Solicitor) & Smt.Parubai Hiralal Shah Scholarship Fund

Since 2004 for female students' higher secondary college education.

2005

Shri Chandulal Amratlal Mehta Computer Centre

Our Gujarati medium high school got its own computer lab in 2000 through Shri Shreekant Chandulal Mehta’s munificence.

2005

Shri Motilal Dharamchand Kothari Computer Centre for the Hearing & Speech Divyang

The parents who visit our diagnostic centre in Mamtamandir usually struggle to find decent lodgings for themselves.

2006

Shri Malukchand Badarmal Parikh Bhavan

Since 2006 on the Capt. A.D. Lohani Campus

2006

Smt. Menaben Manilal Mehta Secondary & Higher Secondary School - General Stream

In 2006, Menaben Manilal Mehta also helped us include the general streams.

2007

Shri Dalpatbhai K.Parikh Computer Centre for the Visually Divyang

In 2007, M/s. Aroni Charitable Trust and Vidyamandir got together for a vital development in Mamtamandir.

2007

Smt. Pushpavati Kanaiyalal Kalidas Shah Computer Laboratory

In 2007, the centre was originally built for our Shri Jain Shishushala School with Shri Mukesh K. Shah’s benefactions, but later, it was upgraded and reserved for our Gujarati medium preparatory schools.

2008

Matushri Maniben Chandulal Maganbhai Kothari Central Office

Since 2000 on the Capt. A. D. Lohani Campus

2009

Shri Chunilal Mangalji Choksi Hall

Since 2009 : Designed for Assemblies, Group Activities, and Seminars

2009

Smt. Shushilaben Dalpatbhai Parikh Museum & Art Gallery

Palanpur brims with a historically illustrious heritage. In 2009, it got its own museum to reveal its facts and tales with Smt. Meenaben and Shri Ashwinbhai Panalal Kothari’s donation.

2010

Share & Care and Asha-Vijay Foundation Knowledge Yaan Project

In 2010, the M/s. Share and Care Foundation, USA, and the Asha-Vijay Foundation helped Shree Kanubhai Mehta Vidya Vikas Kendra reach more students with a Knowledge Yaan- A van with a laboratory, a library, and multimedia facilities.

2010

Shri Miten Vijay Mehta Centre for Professional Courses

This centre was founded in 2010 with the help of Shri Vijay Kirtilal Mehta, who is also one of the trustees of the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. It was named after his late son, Miten.

2011

Shri Bagmal Laxmichand Parikh Central Library

The Mahendra Bros. Foundation has been doing philanthropic projects for years. In 2011, Palanpur also received its blessing in the form of the Shri B.L. Parikh Library.

2011

Shri Vrajlal Chandulal Mehta School of Information Technology

In 2011, the families of Shri Vrajlal Chandulal Mehta and Shri Arun R. Mehta extended their charity towards the construction of an institution that would offer the latest courses in information technology.

2011

Shri Pravinchandra Khemchandbhai Mehta College of Special Education

When Vidyamandir planned to pioneer the first special education college in North Gujarat in 2011, Shri Pravinchandra Khemchandbhai Mehta’s family financially supported the project to commemorate Shri Pravinchandrabhai’s lifelong dedication as a teacher.

Timeline

1921

Jivanvadi

1951

Shri Jain Balmandir

1951

Shri Jain Shishushala

1956

Shri Vividhlaxi Vidyamandir

1959

Shri Pitamberbhai Hathibhai Mehta Smarak Sarvajanik Vyayamshala

1961

Rani Jagdambakumariji Lalitkala Mandir

1961

Shri Ishwarbhai Jechandbhai Mehta Vinaymandir

1963

Smt.Menaben Keshavlal Mehta School for the Visually Divyang

1967

(Balamdnir) Shri Chandulal Raychand Mehta Balmandir

1972

Shri Dahyalal Dosjibhai Choksi College of Secondary Education

1972

Shri Chhotalal Keshavlal Mehta College of Primary Education

1973

Capt. Ahmedkhan Dost Mohammadkhan Lohani Campus

1974

Maa Shravanvani School for the Hearing & Speech Divyang

1975

Shri Kalidas Jethabhai Mehta College of Pre-Primary Education

1975

Shri Thakorlal Keshavlal Mehta Hostel for the Visually Divyang Boys

1975

Shri Surajmal Lallubhai Mehta Balbhavan

1976

Matru Ashish- Hostel for Teachers

1976

Shri Chandulal Mohanlal Mehta Canteen

1979

Smt. Shantaben Jayantilal Mehta Girls Hostel

1980

(Kindergarten) Matushri Maniben Rajmalbhai Mehta Balmandir

1982

Shri Mangaljibhai Zaverchandbhai Mehta Vidyavistar Vyakhyanmala

1984

Smt. Taraben Chandulal Mehta Hostel for the Physically Divyang Girls

1984

Shri Mayank-Samir Central Library

1984

Smt. Menaben Manilal Mehta School (Std. 1 - 2)

1984

Shri Chandulal Mohanlal Mehta Varigruh

1984

Indo - Belgie Friendship Hostel for the Physically Divyang Boys

1984

Shri Raj-Mani Sangit Khand

1985

Smt. Savitaben Kunvarjibhai Kothari Girls Hostel for the Visually Divyang Girls

1985

Shri Manilal Ratanchand Shah Scholarship Fund

1985

Smt. Indumati Rajnikant Mehta 'Anand Niketan'

1985

(Balamandir) Smt.Kamlaben Ratanchand Parikh Balmandir

1987

Pujya Gurudev Mohan Rushiji Physiotherapy Centre

1987

"Pitru Vatsalya" In Memory of Shri Mohanlal Raychand Mehta Hostel for Hearing & Speech Divyang Boys

1987

"Ashirvad" Shri Shantilal Lallubhai Shah Hostel for the Mentally Divyang Boys

1987

Shri Dhudabhai Khemchandhai Mehta Computer Centre

1989

Smt. Champaben Laxmichand Parikh Pediatric Audiology Centre

1989

Shri Champaben Laxmichand Parikh Hostel for the Centre of Pediatric Audiology

1989

Smt. Dhapuben & Chimanlal Virchand Jhaveri Museum & Educational Demonstration Centre for the Visually Divyang

1989

Shri Raj-Mani Primary School

1989