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In the memory of late Shri. Pandurang Sadashiv Sane, a veteran Gandhian, Freedom Fighter,the University has undertaken a novel project "Pujya Sane Guruji Sanskar Kendra". Through this Kendra, we are planning to organise Educational and Training Programs for Primary, Secondary, Higher Secondary, College and University level, teachers and students, which will be of great help to promote National Integration and Secularism.

To commemorate Late Sane Guruji, a center of learning and training has been established. The Center will educate and train students of primary to university level. It will strive to imbibe spirit of national integration and secularism. The center will also help publish an unpublished works of late Sane Guruji. It is unique center of its kind at university level.

Pratap Center of Philosophy, Amalner

Date of Establishment:

Pratap Center of Philosophy, formerly Indian Institute of Philosophy, was established in July 1916 by Shri. Pratap Shethaji. It was taken over by the University of Poona in June, 1972. It was rechristened as Pratap Center of Philosophy to commemorate the memory of its founder patron Shrimant Pratap Seth. Since then, it was a part of the Department of Philosophy, University of Poona, Pune-7. Upon the birth of NMU, property rights of the center have been legally transferred from the University of Poona to the North Maharashtra University on 7^th June, 1993.

It has produced a number of valuable publications on Indian philosophy. Its original wealth of literature on philosophy, religion and culture is an attraction to the scholars and so important that it is a world famous center of philosophical learning and research. The Pratap Center of Philosophy has produced 35 publications in the form of books on philosophy.

The Center is located over 18 acres of land with lecture halls, library and hostel facility for students and research scholars in the campus.

Under this Center University runs the Department of Philosophy, which offers M. A.(Philosophy) degree.

Faculty Profiles:

Name of the Teacher	Designation	Highest Qualification	Specialization
Dr. Mrs. A. P. Deogaonkar	Reader & Head	Ph.D.	Aesthetics Applied Philosophy in Indian Context
Dr. Gopal	Lecturer	Ph.D.	Epistemology, Mind Philosophy of Science

Programs offered for study:

Program	Level of Study	Cut-off Marks* at entry in %	Student Strength
M.A. (Philosophy)	M.A.	40	20

Details about the Center:

Books in the department library	5078
Journals / Periodicals published by the department	01
Computers in the department	01
Teachers who have attended national seminars during the last 3 years	07
Teachers who have attended international seminars during the last 3 years	01

No. of Publications:

It publishes The Philosophical Quarterly.

National	: 14
Proceedings	: 08

Highlights:

The Center publishes 2 reputed Quarterlies - The Philosophical Quarterly and Tatvadnyan Mandir in Marathi.
The eminent scholars from all parts of the country have been associated with the Center. Amongst them are : G. R. Malkani, Rashbihari Das, K. C. Bhattacharya, T. R. V. Murty, D. D. Wadekar, Daya Krishna, K. J. Shah, S. S. Barlingay and C. D. Bhattacharya. Sane Guruji, the great freedom fighter and social reformer was also associated with the Center for some time.

Mahatma Gandhi Philosophy Center, Dhule

Establishment :

Mahatma Gandhi Tatvadnyan Mandir (MGTM), Dhule was established in 1942 in the memory of late Mahadevbhai Desai, a true Gandhian and close associate of Gandhiji. Its objective was to study and propagate Gandhian Philosophy. Late Rameshwarji Poddar, Late Shaligramji Bharatiya and their esteemed colleagues were the main founding members of MGTM.

New Name :

On the occasion of celebration of 125^th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Trustees of MGTM handed over the MGTM to the North Maharashtra University on 28^th November, 1995. On that occasion, it was renamed as "Uttar Maharashtra Vidyapeeth Sanchalit, Late Rameshwarji Poddar and Late Shaligramji Bharatia Sansthapit, Mahatma Gandhi Tatvadnyan Mandir (MGTM), Dhule on 30^th January, 1997. University has started a Gandhian Study Center, during IX^th Plan period under UGC scheme.

Aims and Objectives :

Social and political philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi is a constant source of inspiration to the people, because it continues to have relevance even in the present day life. Gandhiji gave social dimension to the concept of non-violence and demonstrated it through his life and work. Now the same philosophy and concept can be used as an instrument for fighting against injustice at all levels. Hence, there is a great need to acquaint the teachers and students, with his thinking and work and involve them in studies, research and extension services for constructive work. Gandhiji's ideas are desired to be applied to the reconstruction of human society on moral, ethical, non-violent and spiritual foundations.
The following activities have been carried out by the Director, Student's Welfare (DSW) through NSS for the Gandhian Study Center.

Activities of Gandhian Study Center :

Camps for Students, Teachers and N.S.S. Officers(10.08.1998)
Seminar on Gandhian thoughts by N.S.S. for 2 days(24-25 December, 1999)
Fifteen one day Leadership Camps for Students by N.S.S.(22.02.2000 to 07.03.2000)
A Workshop on generating Self-confidence in and motivation for female.
Publication of a book entitled "Gandhi Vinobanchi Patre"

Assets :

The center has 2,500 books and periodicals, out of which 1200 books have been purchased recently from the above-mentioned grant. It is gratifying to record that the Center also owns a collection of precious and rare letters as well as manuscripts.

Proposed Activities of the Center :

The center has proposed to arrange the following activities:

To form study groups in Colleges, comprising of students, teachers and experts to guide the students.
To organize seminars / conferences on Gandhiji's thoughts for propagation among students.
To arrange Shram Shibirs through NSS activities to channelize student's energy for social construction.
To promote awareness of the principles of Gandhiji's philosophy for the sustained welfare of society.
To arrange extension activities in tribal and rural areas in the tune of Gandhian thoughts for bringing these population in the national stream.
To publish literature devoted to Gandhian studies for public welfare.
To produce audio-visual aids on the same subject for creating healthy impact on public opinion.
To start short term courses on Gandhian philosophy for students for propogating his philosophy.
To conduct competitions of students on Gandhian philosophy for awakening healthy thoughts.
To encourage research in interdisciplinary areas in the light of Gandhian philosophy for rural construction.
To conduct such other programs / activities for imbibing his ideals in daily life of a common man.

Conclusion:

We believe that through the above innovative programs, Gandhian dreams will become a reality.
On being asked by a disciple about the model of independent India, Gandhiji said - "I shall work for an India in which the poorest shall feel that it is their country, in whose making they have an effective voice, an India in which there shall be no high class and low class of people, an India in which all communities shall live in perfect harmony, there can be no room in such an India for the curse of untouchability, abolishing the curse of intoxicating drinks and drugs, women who will enjoy the same rights as men. This is the India of my dream". The Center shall strive to realise his dreams.