About SVKM Trust
"Kar Bhala Hoga Bhala" — Do Good and Good Will Come
Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal — Nurturing ethical leadership and philanthropic character through value-based education since 1919.
Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal
Estd. 1919 · Kadi / Gandhinagar
Key Facts about SVKM
Academic Advancement & Values
Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) is a philanthropic educational trust established in 1919 by Pujya Chhaganbha (Shri Chhaganlal Pitambardas Patel) in Kadi, Gujarat. Founded on the principle of "Kar Bhala Hoga Bhala" (Do Good and Good Will Come), the trust has evolved into a leading educational organization managing numerous schools, colleges, hostels, and higher education institutions, including Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya.
Through its commitment to value-based education, meritocracy, and social development, SVKM has significantly contributed to educational advancement in Gujarat for more than a century. The trust emphasizes merit-based admissions, ethical values, discipline, social responsibility, and holistic development while remaining committed to providing educational opportunities irrespective of caste, creed, religion, or economic background.
Educational Focus
Value-based education, merit, social service, and academic research.
Institutional Reach
Schools, colleges, professional colleges, hostels, and universities.
Visionary Leaders
Pujya Chhaganbha
Late Shri Maneklal M. Patel
Shri Vallabhbhai M. Patel
Our Legacy & Growth
Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) is one of Gujarat's oldest and most respected educational trusts. Established in 1919 by the visionary social reformer and educationist Chhaganlal Pitambardas Patel, the trust began its journey with only six students and a modest fund of ₹16. Driven by the inspiring motto "Kar Bhala Hoga Bhala" (Do Good and Good Will Come), SVKM was founded with the mission of spreading quality, value-based education and uplifting society through knowledge.
Over more than a century, the trust has grown from a small educational initiative in Kadi into a vast educational network serving tens of thousands of students across Kadi and Gandhinagar. It manages schools, colleges, professional institutes, hostels, and universities, including Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya.
Today, SVKM educates over 50,000 students through its diverse institutions and continues to play a transformative role in shaping the educational landscape of Gujarat. Its century-long legacy of service, excellence, innovation, and community welfare has made it a symbol of trust and academic excellence in India.