The Bhaskar Pandurang Hivale Education (B.P.H.E.S.) Society is established in 1969. It is registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860. It has three Institutions under its umbrella: Ahmednagar College, Institute of Social Work & Research (ISWR) and Institute of Management Studies, Career Development & Research (IMSCD&R). Ahmednagar College, a pioneering Institute of its kind was established in 1947 by late Rev. Dr. B. P. Hivale.
Pioneer in Community Extension and Social Work Education:
BPHE Society's Centre for Studies in Rural Development (CSRD), Institute of Social Work & Research, Ahmednagar is one of the earliest institutions in community extension and social work education in India. It was established in 1961 as a department of Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar. Ahmednagar College being the first college in the District (1947) having a vision of 'innovativeness' had a social obligation to the people of this region.
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The vision of the BPHE Society since its inception is reflected in its three mottos: 'Not things, but men' 'I dare you' 'Ye shall know the truth'
The mission of the Centre for Studies in Rural Development–Institute of Social Work and Research is to provide equal opportunities for quality education to create responsible citizenship, effective leadership, and efficient well-informed personnel to undertake responsibilities in community development and participate in the process of nation building.
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Dr. Suresh Pathare
Director"Committed to empowering communities through quality education and inclusive development."
BPHES’ Centre for Studies in Rural Development (CSRD), Institute of Social Work & Research (ISWR), Ahmednagar is one of the pioneer institutions in community extension and social work education in India.
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