Vidyarthi Sahayyak Samiti, Pune – Vidyarthi Sahayyak Samiti

Vidyarthi Sahyyak Samiti is an organisation which has transformed the lives of thousands of students from rural areas. Vidyarthi Sahayaak Samiti is a registered charitable trust under Maharashtra Public Trust Act 1950 with Charity Commissioner Office, Pune, having Registration No. E-219 (Pune). Senior mathematician Dr. Achyutrao Apte, freedom fighter Haribhau Phatak, Smt. Sumitratai Kerkar and others started the work in 1955 with the objective of arranging lodging and boarding facilities at very affordable cost in Pune, to boys from economically weaker sections willing to struggle to achieve a goal. The mission started by arranging meals for 5 students in the families of local citizens. As the next step, arrangement for boarding was also made for them. Then, similar facilities were arranged for girls. Now, Samiti has 4 hostels in Pune where 747 boys and girls enjoy these facilities. Samiti is not merely a lodging and boarding . Apart form offering lodging and boarding facilities at concessional rates, more importance is accorded to development of personality. Caste, creed, religion have no place in Samiti. Samiti operates on the three principles of cleanliness, equality and dignity of work. Though majority of Samiti’s donors are from cities, admission to hostels is given only to students from rural areas who are needy but promising.

Samiti’s Organisation

Board of Trustees (2023-2026)

Samiti’s operations are managed by the Board of Trustees, the Board of Advisors and a group of volunteers , known as Karyakartas. They include eminent members of the society, heads of colleges and educational institutions and experts from various fields.

Samiti’s Organisation

Board of Trustees (2023-2026)

Advisory Board

committee of karyakartas

Honorary activists