Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) (Deemed University), Loni, Maharashtra
Pravara Medical Trust The Pravara Medical Trust is the parent Organization of the University and was established in 1972 in a small village Loni of Ahmednagar District (Maharashtra State) by a visionary Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil, the founder of Co-operative movement in India. Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences University was established under Section (3) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act 1956 in 2003 (notification No. F.9-11/2000-U-3).
Empowering Rural Community Through Quality Education Founder Father Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil, a unique visionary and Philanthropist, Established Pravara Rural education Society in 1964 & Pravara medical trust in 1972 (1901-1980) Honours Padmashri in 1962 D. Litt in 1978 (Pune University) Doctorate in 1979 (M. P. Agri.Uni., Rahuri) Provides quality and appropriate education to rural masses Recognized as Rural India s novel and prominent education Society
Think Globally Act Locally Chairman Pravara Rural Education Society Ex-Chancellor Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University) Padmabhushan Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Former Union Minister Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
The Vision Increase the PRODUCTIVITY of the rural people through improved QUALITY OF LIFE by making health system more effective and responsive to the needs of the people The Mission Serve the rural people, especially the poor, the downtrodden and the weaker sections of the society irrespective of caste, creed, race and religion
Goals Upliftment of rural masses To achieve academic excellence To promote education for women To impart value based education To provide education for socio-economic change To impart education to needy and poor students In a nutshell to provide education to ensure socio-economic and cultural transformation.
How to reach Loni Location Air Routes Delhi to Aurangabad, Pune Mumbai to Aurangabad, Pune Calcutta to Pune Chennai to Pune Rail Routes Delhi to Belapur Mumbai to Belapur Calcutta to Belapur Chennai to Belapur Bus Routes Aurangabad to Loni (110 km) Pune to Loni (190km) Mumbai to Loni (350km) Belapur to Loni (24km)
PRAVARA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES DEEMED UNIVERSITY Established in the year 2003. Academic and research excellence Quality medical care Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India bestowed the status of Deemed to be University
Constituent Institutions Rural Medical College, Loni (1984) Rural Dental College, Loni (1989) College of Physiotherapy, Loni (1987) College of Nursing, Loni (1986) Centre for Social Medicine, Loni (2001) Centre for Biotechnology, Loni (2001) School of Bioscience Management, Chincholi, Sinnar (2005) Ayurved College, Shevgaon (2005) College of Nursing, Shevgaon (2012) 41 PG degrees and diplomas 5 UG programs 11 courses at diploma and certificate level Courses recognized by MCI/DCI/IAP/INC/RCI etc. Collaborations with 25 national and 20 international organizations Over 5000 alumni placed around the world At present offers various under graduate, post graduate and Diploma level programs.
Pravara Institute of Research and Education in Natural and Social Sciences (PIRENS) Rural Development model for Planning and Implementation Established in the year 1983 Non-Government Organization (NGO) An evolving innovative rural development model. Major research centre Institute of Business management and Administration (IBMA)
Beautiful Minds Creative minds and Noble Minds of Loni Loni has become a role model of rural educational centre in the country In his visit to Loni in October 2005, His Excellency Hon ble Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, President, Government of India, praised the work done.
CO-PARTNER OF EUPHRATES PROGRAMME Established in 1964
VISION To provide high class education system comparable to the best of any urban area to the rural masses for their empowerment. MISSION To provide a wide range of school and college education with a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and research responsive to regional, national and international needs.
Pravara Rural Education Society Total Institutions: 105 Conventional Health Technical Technical professional Technical Vocational
SALIENT FEATURES 40 Secondary Schools, 05 English Medium Schools 15 Junior Colleges, 08 Senior & 08 Technical Colleges Highly qualified and experienced teachers Excellent results Independent campus with spacious classrooms Modernized and well equipped laboratories Excellent placement centre. Earn and Learn Scheme Well equipped multi gym facility and Swimming pool of international standards Pravara Rural Hospital for medical aid Entrepreneurship Programme for self employment MOU with more than 100 industries and institutes
Initiation of English Medium in Rural Area During the 50 s and early 60 s, rural children were sorely deprived of quality education through English medium, which was then available only to the urban elite. Padmashri drew up an action plan for Operation Blackboard to empower the children of the farming community not only for the sustainable growth and development but also enabling them to take their right place in steering the destiny of the country itself. Today Loni-Pravaranagar boasts five English Medium Schools, namely Pravara Public School, Pravara Central Public School, Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Sainik School, Pravara Girls English Medium School and Pravara High School, Kolhar.
Pravara Public School The first English Medium School Established on 6 th July 1964 Lush green campus 850 boarders and 750 day scholars. Two senior and junior hostels Pravara Kanya Vidya Mandir Realizing the significance of empowering women in ushering in socio-economic transformations of rural areas Foundation of PKVM in Loni in the year 1969. Largest residential schools in the state. More than 2000 girls from breadth and length of Maharashtra
Senior Colleges Padmashri Vikhe Patil College of Arts, Science and Commerce When vision is broad, ideas never die. Establishment June 1971. Excellent infrastructure facilities Good academic ambiance from its inception. Initial strength of 110 students and 8 teaching staff At Present 2840 students and 120 teaching staff Offers 18 Under Graduate, 15 Post Graduate, 5 Research programmes 11 Career Oriented and 3 Open University Courses
The quest for the excellence is observed from awards and recognitions received from various institutes. Best Rural College Award twice from University of Pune (2001-02 & 2009-10). Re-accredited at A Grade with a CGPA of 3.61 from NAAC (2012) ISO 9001:2008 Certification (2009) Status of College with Potential for Excellence by UGC (2006) Star College recognition from DBT New Delhi (2010) DST-FIST Sponsored Department of Chemistry (2005) and Life Sciences (2009) Best NSS Unit award from University of Pune. (2007-08) Best College Magazine award from University of Pune (2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 & 2010-11)
Unique college in Maharashtra implementing restructuring programme at UG level
The increasing growth of student strength and their will power to qualify for higher degrees, encouraged Padmabhushan Shri Balasaheb Vikhe Patil and Hon ble Minister Shri Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil to establish yet another Arts, Science and Commerce Colleges Arts, Science and Commerce College, Satral Established in 1998 Excellent infrastructure with all the amenities Arts, Science and Commerce College, Kolhar stablished in 1999 Arts, Science and Commerce College, Ashwi Established in 2001 Arts, Science and Commerce College, Alkuti Established in 2004
Technical Colleges Padmashri Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Institute of technology of Engineering, Polytechnic was setup in 1981 and it holds the unique distinction of being the first of its kind in the state, managed without the financial assistance from the government. Nine Courses & 3 year Diploma Programme Civil Mechanical Chemical Automobile Computer and IT Electronics and Telecommunication Medical Electronics Interior Design and Decoration
Pravara Rural Engineering College Pravara Rural Engineering College was setup in 1983 symbolizing the climax of an achievement of academic excellence of quality in technical education. 42 hectares campus 8 disciplines with an intake of 60 each Under Graduate and Postgraduate programme A grade Engineering College ISO certification Certificate of excellence in Technical education from Institution of Engineers, Kolkata.
Pharmacy College To cater to the need of education in Pharmaceutical Science and technology and to fill the vide of health professional in rural India, the Society initiated Pharmacy College Diploma Course in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)- 1981 Degree Course (B. Pharm) 1987 Post graduate Course (M. Pharm)- 2004 Pharmacy College specially for women- 2006 Top among 75 Pharmaceutical College of India
Industrial Training Centre To meet the growing demand of Industries and to develop Entrepreneurs from the rural areas, the Industrial Training Centre, was established in 1984. Industrial Centre for Women was established in 1990. Vocational Courses- Fitter Mechanic Motor Vehicle Electrician Refrigeration and Air conditioning Electronics Painter Dress making Computer Operator and Programming Assistant
Pravara Rural College of Architecture Utilization of low cost locally available materials and to encourage the young architects to work in rural and urban areas Hon ble Padmabhushan Balasaheb Vikhe Patil established Pravara Rural College of Architecture in 1996. 5 year degree programme Course approved by AICTE and Council of Architecture, New Delhi Picturesque campus Well equipped workshops Modern library Audio-visual hall Institute of Agriculture and Diary Science Institute of Agriculture and Diary Science was established in 1986. Animal Husbandry Dairy Management Livestock Management and Dairy Products
College of Agricultural Biotechnology Established in 2003. First private College in Maharashtra Affiliated to Mahatma Phule Agricultural University, Rahuri Awarded grade A by the University evaluation committee Pravara Rural College of Education Established in 1990. Affiliated to University of Pune Recognized by NCTE, Bhopal
Women s College of Home Science and BCA Women s College of Home Science and BCA was established in 1997,. Affiliated to SNDT University, Mumbai 3 year Degree Programme in Home Science & in Computer Application Self financing Certificate and Diploma Programmes Food Nutrition and Dress Designing
Pravara Rural Sports Complex Kridapraprabodhini was established in 1997. College of Physical Education was started in 1992 Talim Sangha (Wrestling) Yoga and Pranayama Campus Three International Standard Swimming pools Five Standard athletics running tracks Cemented Basket Ball, Badminton and Table Tennis Courts Human Performance Laboratory Sports Psychology Lab Biomechanics Spacious Gymnasium Hall with standard and latest equipments
Jawaharlal Nehru Academy of Fine Arts Established in 1983. Training by experts in Indian dances, Music, Dramatics and other Performing Arts Affiliated to Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai Diploma and Degree Course in Music Organization of Pravara Sanskrutik Mahotsava every year
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