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Shri Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi established the Ahmedabad Kendra of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
With the above strong fundamental and Indian values of Ahmedabd Kendra was established on a plot of land on the River bank of Sabarmati. The land was allotted by Gujarat Government on 18th July 1964. Shri Morarji Desai performed the 'Bhoomi Pujan' ceremony of Jethalal Amrutlal Auditorium for Bhavan's Gujarat Kendra on this plot of land. Bhavan's started Ranchodlal Acharatlal College of Arts & Science in a new building near the Auditorium in the year 1965. On the generous donation given by Shri Navnitlal Ranchodlal Parikh. Following colleges and institutions were added to the Kendra :
| a) | Sugam Sangeet Vibhag | 1967 |
| b) | Commerce College | 1968 |
| c) | H.B. Institute of Printing and Journalism | 1969 |
The construction of JA Auditorium was completed by 1977 and inaugurated by His Excellency Jaisukhlal Hathi, the Governor of Punjab Haryana and also an ex-president of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
In the early sixties there was an urgency to add additional Science and Arts College in Ahmedabad. Gujarat State was carved out of Bombay State and development in the education field was felt necessary. At this juncture the great freedom fighter, an educationist lawyer a staunch Gandhian and son of the soil, Shri Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi came forward and established the Ahmedabad Kendra of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
Shri K. M. Munshi and Committee Members persuaded the Gujarat Govt. Authorities to allot land for this education purpose. On his request 5083 sq. meters of land was allotted on revenue free basis on the bank of river Sabarmati on Lady Vidyagauri Nilkanth Marg, Khanpur area on 18th July, 1964.
NEWS & EVENTS
Bhavan’s Sheth R. A. College Of Science, Khanpur, Ahmedabad organised a thought-provoking seminar on the increasingly relevant topic: ‘Smartphone: A Useful Tool or a Dangerous Trap?’ under the revered mentorship of Dr. H.M. Patel (the Principal) and Shri Mukeshbhai Patel (Chairman of BVB, Ahmedabad) in collaboration with the vision and aspiration of Dr. Bharat Bhagat (Founder of Aryan Bhagat Academy for Young People’s Health). The keynote speaker Dr. Dhiren Ganjwala (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon) along with his team members Dr. Pranav Joshi (Neurologist) and Dr. Pravin Sarda (Orthopaedic and Arthroscopic Surgeon), led an insightful discussion on how smartphones are shaping our daily lives. They also highlighted the profound consequences of excessive smartphone use, including the three “D’s”: Depression, Divorce, and Death. The seminar was well-received, fostering active participation from students and faculty, and aimed to empower attendees to use smartphones responsibly for learning and personal growth.
A training programme on mental health was successfully conducted on January 2, 2025, jointly organised by NSS unit of Bhavan’s Sheth R. A. College of Science and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation at Geeta Hall, Bhavan’s Campus. The event aimed to promote awareness about mental health issues and provide valuable insights into maintaining mental well-being.
The session featured esteemed doctors from Narendra Modi Hospital, who delivered engaging and informative lectures on various aspects of mental health. Their expertise and practical advice helped the students and faculty members understand the importance of mental well-being and techniques to cope with stress and anxiety.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan celebrated the grand finale of the Road Safety and Jeevan Suraksha project at Tagore Hall on January 18, 2025 in collaboration with TTIBI and Infinium Toyota. A large number of students, principals and staff from different schools and colleges were present during the programme. Students staged a drama ‘Road Par Masti Nathi Sasti’. In six months from July to December, the project reached out to more than 10,000 students, teachers and principals, while covering 32 schools and three colleges.
The chief guest of this programme was Mr. Safin Hasan, IPS, DCP, Traffic and Mr. J. J. Patel, GAS, Additional Collector and RTO, Ahmedabad. Mrs. Jayashree Mehta, Director of Infinium Toyota, Ms. Amala Makam, TTIBI (Bangalore) and Mr. Asim Ali Baig, TTIBI (Mumbai) were present to encourage the students.
Bhavan’s Sheth R.A. College of Science, in collaboration with the Universal Science Forum, organised VIGYANUM 2024 on September 21, 2024, at the college campus. This annual event aims to foster scientific thinking and innovation. To encourage maximum participation from students of different socio-economic backgrounds, no participation fee was charged, and prizes worth Rs. 25,000 were distributed among the winning participants.
Approximately 186 students participated enthusiastically, presenting their ideas through scientific models, posters, essays, and an elocution competition. The event was presided over by the Chief Guest, Mrs. Jayshree Mehta, a trustee, who delivered a keynote address highlighting the importance of such scientific initiatives. She commended the college for its dedication to promoting scientific activities. The audience were also enlightened by the speech of Mr. K. R Chaudhary (from Gujarat Samachar) who graciously attended the event and emphasised the role of science in the progress of humanity.
The enthusiastic participation of students from higher secondary schools in Ahmedabad, as well as those from non-science backgrounds, was highly appreciated by the judges evaluating the various competitions. Winners of the various competitions were awarded cash prizes and certificates, while special prizes were given to all schoolchildren in recognition of their efforts and innovative ideas.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Ahmedabad in collaboration with Infosys Foundation, Bangalore conducted various outreach cultural programmes. Bhavan’s Cultural Academy, Ahmedabad celebrated its 100th Programme by organising Sanskrit Yatra—Nritya Natika on March 17, 2024.
Sanskrit Yatra—Nritya Natika, directed by Sanskrit Vidya Pratishanam Charitable Trust and Ekalavya Sanskrit Academy, explores the evolution of the Sanskrit language and the changes in its form from the Vedic period to the present. It has made an attempt to inform today’s generation by combining Kathak, Bharatanatyam and the Gujarati folk dance Garba with the theatrical works of Kalidasa and Bhasa.
Shri Bhagyesh Jha, Secretary, Gujarat Rajya Academy, Gandhinagar was the Chief Guest for this programme.