Satyashodhak Mahila Vikas Mandal

Serving Rural Equity Since 1986.

A systematic development institution providing high-impact educational interventions and employability pathways for rural India.

40 Years Field Experience
50,000+ Beneficiaries Served
100% Direct Implementation

Satyashodhak : Pursual of Truth

Vision Statement

"To deliver the financial and psychological patronage to all scholars who have dreams to become successful and wise."

Mission Statement

"Our mission is to ensure equitable access to quality education in rural India by providing comprehensive support, including financial aid and psychological patronage, to scholars who possess dreams and aspirations, helping them overcome barriers and fulfill their educational goals."

Educational Objectives

01. State & Central Government Schemes
To implement all schemes of the Central and State Government related to Education, Skill Development and entrepreneurship.
02. Digital India Initiative
To implement all activities and projects under the Central Government's Digital India initiative.
03. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
To implement various social, educational, medical, environmental conservation projects through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
04. Inclusive Education for All
To educate children of all castes, religions, creeds, tribes, minorities, deaf, blind, disabled, and mentally challenged.
05. School Operations & Libraries
To establish and operate kindergarten, day care, pre-primary, primary, pre-secondary, secondary, higher secondary schools, colleges, residential schools, ashram schools, hostels, child culture centers, etc. in multiple language mediums (Marathi, English, and any other required language). To manage libraries and reading rooms.
06. Multi-disciplinary Higher Education
To establish and operate educational schools, colleges, diploma colleges, degree colleges, post-graduate colleges, research centers and training centers of multiple disciplines like Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Polytechnic, Technical, Computer and Information Technology, Management, Agriculture, Architecture, Medical, Nursing, Pharmaceutical, Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurvedic, Unani, Industrial, Nature Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Hospital Management, Military education, Law, Pedagogy, Biotechnology, Journalism, Sports, Cultural, Music, Dance, Acting, Fire Safety, Public Health, Social Work, and more disciplines suggested by trust authorities and local governing bodies.
07. Career Counseling & Admissions
To establish and operate Career Counseling centers. To provide assistance in the admission process, help students get admitted into top educational institutes, collaborate with different educational institutes for facilities and scholarships, and operate a training center for competitive examinations.
08. Universal Scholarship Facilitation
To facilitate scholarships for all students by implementing various governmental, corporate, and private schemes. To provide scholarships to all students irrespective of caste, creed, or religion, and to provide an online platform informing donors about their contributions to the learning process of students.
09. Vocational Training & Skill Development
To establish training centers for skill development, vocational & technical courses advised by the Department of Social Welfare, Municipal Corporation, Zilla Parishad, MSSDS, NSDC, PMKVY, MESSDI, MESKILL, NULM, Rural and Tribal Welfare, Minorities, corporate companies, and others. To organize workshops introducing trending courses and certificates, and distribute study materials.

Approved by Charity Commissioner Office.

Prof. Vinayak Gaike
Founder of Trust

Prof. Vinayak Mahadu Gaike

A visionary in rural sociology, Prof. Vinayak M. Gaike established Satyashodhak Mahila Vikas Mandal in 1986 with a dream to elevate lives of tribal citizens and eliminate social barriers through educational revolution. His 40-year legacy remains the moral compass of trust operations.

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Smt. Damayanti Vinayak Gaike

President

Providing stabilizing leadership and ethical guidance to ensure the trust's mission remains firmly aligned with grassroots community needs.

Operational Leadership
"Scholarship is the right of every scholar. We shall stand together to ensure that every scholar gets a scholarship and is free from any financial or mental worries during academics. A kind gesture by one responsible citizen will create a better future for our India."

Dr. Vishwajeet Vinayak Gaike, Ph.D.

Secretary & Executive Head
Dr. Vishwajeet Vinayak Gaike
Leadership Board

The Governing Council

Mrs. Swati Sheshrao Kale

Vice President

Dr. Pushpak Dilip Dabhade

Joint Secretary

Prof. Karuna Bhiwaji Ghoble

Treasurer

Mrs. Vijaya Dilip Dabhade

Member

Mrs. Apurva Pravin Bhilegaonkar

Member
About Us | Satyashodhak.org - Strategic Pillars
Strategic Impact

The Three Pillars

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Educational Equity

We look beyond literacy to solve the physical and systemic barriers to learning, ensuring every child has a path to success.

Transport Sanitation Solar Infra
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Digital Empowerment

Integrating global-standard ICT infrastructure into tribal learning clusters to bridge the rural-urban technology gap.

ICT Computer Labs STEM Curriculum
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Employability & Livelihood

Transitioning rural scholars into professionals through specialized industrial training and vocational career guidance.

Women's Garmenting Dairy Skill Development
Ethos & Legacy

SATYASHODHAK: The Pursuit of Truth & Social Justice

Satyashodhak Samaj - Historical Journey

Founded in 1873 by Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-Seekers' Society) was built on a monumental commitment to dismantle oppressive caste hierarchies and restore human dignity to the marginalized.

Today, we carry this legacy forward into the digital age. We define "Truth" not just as a moral virtue, but as an actionable, verifiable resource. By championing universal education, secular empowerment, and data-driven transparency, we actively work to break down modern economic barriers and institutionalized discrimination.

Our philosophy is relentlessly practical: knowledge is the ultimate tool for rural liberation and self-respect (Swabhiman).

Verifiable Truth

Evidence-based transparency acts as the primary currency of our institutional trust, keeping governance and economics accessible to all.

Swabhiman

We view education and practical knowledge as the ultimate tools for rural liberation, empowering individuals with undeniable self-respect.

Secular Progress

Actively dismantling birthright barriers to construct a modern, inclusive society rooted entirely in merit and human worth.