Saraswat Vidyarthi Sahayak Mandali
(Estd :1902 Regd :1914)
The Mandali owes its origin to the keen sense of service and co-operation, enriched by a small band of far-sighted men, in the community, conceived the idea to start an Institution to help the needy and deserving students of either sex-irrespective of sub-sections, to enter the portals of learning, individual charity and benevolence, not always easy to find and often embarrassing to accept, was to be mobilized through an institution- the Mandali. An idea conceived in 1902- received the generous support of the community to fulfill its ideas, and hope the philanthropic-minded members of the community will come forward and extend their full-fledged support.
The Mandali today has come to be justifiably recognized as one of the premier institutions of its kind. The Mandali concentrates its efforts, according to its Aims and Objects, mainly on granting Scholarships to both the boys and girls of the Goud Saraswat Brahmin Community(comprising all sub-sections) from all states to prosecute their Primary, Secondary, Higher Secondary and Collegiate Education.
The career of the Mandali for more than HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN Years adores a tale of selfless devotion of a chain of workers, of success and glory of its students in studies and in later life and benevolence and generosity of the Saraswat community or looked back.ln, the First-year it gave a scholarship of Rs.75/- and had 65 members on its roll. During the period of hundred & thirteen years Rs.2,34,59,158/- were disbursed by way of scholarships. The Permanent Fund of the Mandali today stands of Rs.2,43,52,701/- with 4405 members on its role.
The Silver Jubilee of the Mandali was celebrated on 15th January 1928 when Rt. Hon. Justice G.D.Mandaonkar presided over the function.
Hon.Dr. Mukundrao alias Babasaheb Jaykar presided over the Golden Jubilee Function held at St.Xaviers College half on pt February 1953. The Diamond Jubilee on 11th May 1962 was celebrated by taking up the Project of students Hostel at Borivali (West), Mumbai-400 092.on the plot of land donated by Shri Madhukarrao Balwant Madgaonkar.
The Diamond Jubilee Committee was formed which raised funds for the construction of the Hostel Building.
CENTENARY CELEBRATION 2002
The Mandali completed in 113 years on 11th May 2002. On 28th December 2002, a grand celebration was successfully held at Karnataka Sangh Hall at Matunga amongst the distinguished gathering of the community of Members. Dr.Ramakant Deshpande was the chief guest and Shri Jitendra Deshprabhu, M.L.A. Goa Assembly was the Guest of Honour.
MISSION & VISION
OUR MISSION
To provide assistance to the needy & deserving boys and girls of the Goud Saraswat Brahmin Community (comprising all sub-sections) from all states to prosecute their Primary, Secondary, Higher Secondary and Collegiate Education
OUR VISION
To encourage and inspire the young Goud Saraswat Brahmin students to excel in good education and to make it the driving force to succeed in life. Thereby, to enhance the quality of life and become responsible members of the Society.