About society
Shri. Shivaji Shikshan Sanstha, Pusad
Under the capable leadership of late *Shri Vasantraoji Naik*, the architect of the Green Revolution and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the state achieved remarkable progress. Talukas also progressed educationally under his inspiration. With his blessings, educational institutions of the Shivaji Shikshan Sanstha spread throughout the district.
The foundation of Shivaji Shikshan Sanstha was laid by its Founder President *Shri Deorao Patil Chondekar, Managing Director **Shri Vidyaraoji Deshmukh (Sarvankar), **Shri Annasaheb Deshmukh, and all the directors. Out of their concern for providing education to the children of poor rural families, schools were established across the district. The institution, founded in 1956, established **Shri Shivaji Vidyalaya* at Savana in 1961, and it continued to grow steadily. In 1976–77, a junior college was started here.
In 1984–85, due to the dynamic decision of former Maharashtra Education Minister *Shri Sudhakarrao Naik* and under the efficient leadership of *Shri Balasaheb Deshmukh* and *Shri Vijay Patil Chondekar, **Shri Vitthal Rukmini Arts and Commerce College* was established. Through the dedicated efforts of *Shri Aniruddha Patil Chondekar* and *Shri Shivajirao Balasaheb Deshmukh (Savanekar), the Science Faculty was introduced in the college in 2009–10. Even after the demise of **Shri Balasaheb Deshmukh*, one of the pillars of the institution, his inspiration continues to guide us.
The college is affiliated with *Amravati University* and is the only grant-in-aid college in the rural area of *Mahagaon Taluka. The college is recognized by the Government of Maharashtra. During the academic session **2026–2027, undergraduate courses such as **B.A., B.Com., and B.Sc.* are being conducted.
