SMT. R. D. GARDI BHAVNAGAR STREE KELAVANI MANDAL

Smt. R. D. Gardi Bhavnagar Stree Kelavani Mandal stands as one of the oldest, most respected, and visionary institutions in Gujarat dedicated to the advancement of girls' education. Established in 1925 by the enlightened leadership of His Highness Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji of Bhavnagar, Shri Balvantrai Mehta (Former Chief Minister of Gujarat), Sir Prabhashankar Dalpatram Pattani KCIE, and several other pioneering social reformers. The Mandal emerged at a time when opportunities for women's education were scarce and often overlooked. Guided by the ideals of social upliftment, equity, and gender justice, the Mandal embarked on a transformative mission to make education accessible, meaningful, and empowering for girls and women across the region.

A historic milestone was achieved in 1988, when the Mandal received a generous and heartfelt contribution from Shri Dipchandbhai Gardi. In honour of this noble gesture, it was renamed as Smt. R. D. Gardi Bhavnagar Stree Kelavani Mandal-a name that continues to inspire trust, dedication, and a legacy of service.

Today, the Mandal proudly administers nine educational institutions, ranging from Kindergarten to Post-Graduation, alongside a well-equipped Girls' Hostel and an active Centre for Social Welfare. With nearly 3,500 girls pursuing their education under its care, the Mandal's century-long journey stands as a beacon of women's empowerment, academic excellence, and inclusive progress-not only in Bhavnagar and Saurashtra, but far beyond. The Mandal is celebrating its centenary year, marking 100 years of excellence in academic, innovation, and service to society.

Special features of the institutes under the management of Bhavnagar Stree Kelavani Mandal

	From KG to PG courses under the same managment making Girls more comfortable in familiar culture and academic environment
	Most girls hail from lower income and even Economically challenged families and some parents have been sending girls first time for education
	Intensive health checks and counseling to students and parents The Trust helps for critical cases
	Prizes and scholarships for academic and co academic achievments
	From small primary to University students many get commendable
	Achievents and sports and cultural events at State and University Level
	Thrust on non formal education all institutes prepare annual and non formal
	Education programmes calendar with budget and effectiveness is assessed periodically
	Teachers and staff development programmes being arranged on regular base
	Trustees and office beares facilitate and participate in various Programmes of all institites
	Managing Committee of the Trust consists of leading industrialists,Educationists,professionals like advocates,doctors,business executives,Education managers