Governing Committees

Shri Kalyanji Kanjibhai Patel, fondly called Kalyanjidada, was the founder chairman of the trust, Bardoli Pradesh Kelavani Mandal and a key initiator of higher education in the belt of Bardoli.

He was born on 18th March, 1905 and did his schooling from Bharda High School in Fort Bombay. Few years later he left for Uganda in 1928-29. Soon, he returned to India to join the movement of freedom led by Gandhiji. He had spent about six months in prison fighting for the nation. Thereafter he again left for Uganda to join the British Petroleum Company in Kisumu, Uganda. In 1932-33, his wife Smt. Mithiben and son, Shri Rambhai joined him. After some period Shri Kalyanjibahi returned to India and left for Bombay (now Mumbai). Here he joined M/s. Patel & Company and remained active for more than twenty years. He was an astute businessman and a social leader of repute. He had large business establishment in Mumbai and Surat. Thereafter he spent a short span at Vanakaner and became the President of the newly formed, Bardoli Pradesh Kelavani Mandal.

As the founder president of BPKM, he took active part in establishment of the Arts, Science and Commerce Colleges and remained the President of BPKM till 1981. His soul became immortal on the 9th of July 1983. The Campus has been given the new name "Kalyanji Education Academy" as a humble attempt to honour his pioneering contributions.

He was President during 07/02/60 to 31/08/81.

Shri Ishvarbahi Patel serves as president of the trust for three years. He was the Chairman of Bardoli Sugar and associated with many social organisation of this area

He was President during 31/08/87 to 05/08/90.

Shri Bhimbhai Desai was the first secretory of the trust. He was leading educationnist and played crucial role in the sociol education growth of Bardoli region.

He was Secretary during 07/02/60 to 12/06/72.

Shri Bhagvati Parekh is freedom fighter and was the promter of BPKM. He has put his great effort for the establishment of Gopal Vidyanagar.

Shri Lallubhai Haribhai Patel served as president of the trust for three years.

He was President during 06/08/90 to 18/07/93.

Shri Chhotubhai Ramabhai Patel was the president during 07/09/87 to 30/08/87. He was also Secretary during 05/08/72 to 06/09/81.

Shri Bhulabhai Ramabhai Patel was associated as Secretary with Kelavani Mandal since its birth. He expanded the horizons of Kelavani Mandal to initialize it as a truly global organization.

There are some unique characteristics about the Management people - the office-bearers and trustees - who are at the helm of the affairs of Kelavani Mandal. They are all honorary volunteers working selflessly to develop Kelavani Mandal. All of them are donors by themselves believing in the dictum of 'Charity begins at Home'. Most of them have their immediate and extended families settled abroad and still they live in India to serve country and community.

Shri Dilipbhai Bhikhabhai Bhakta one of the trustees, is also the President of Trust. He is a Social worker, veteran leader in Co-operative sector and farmer by Profession. He is the chairman of Madhi Sugar factory and Surat District cooperative bank. His Social intelligence and spirit to serve society gives a touch of professional management to Kelavani Mandal.

Shri Mohanbhai Noratambhai Patel is the Manager of Sardar Hospital , Bardoli. He is the Vice President of Gram Vikas Bank,. He is associted with Kanya Vidhyalaya and Tajpore Polytechynic College, Bardoli.

Shri Rameshbhai Somabhai Patel Vice president since last 25 year. His family donated huge amount for Commerce college. He owns Pharma industry in Mumbai.

Shri Shaileshbhai Ramabhai Patel is grand son of Kalyanijikaka, a founder President of Kelavani Mandal. He is an astute businessman and a social leader of repute. He had large business establishment in Mumbai and actively associated with organization like Vile-Parle Kelavani Mandal. Through his pragmatic approach, he gave very strong foundation and social standing to the fledgling Kelavani Mandal.

Shri Pramodbhai Ramanbhai Patel is renowed motelier of USA. He is the disciple of Shrimad Rajchandra. His family donated more than 9.0 crores for Shrimad Rajchandra Vidhya Sankul for BBA, BCA, B. Com., MBA, MCA, Sports and Nursing college.

Shri Nalin Vyas is a renowned educationlist based at Mahuva. He has established Mahuva highschool in 1960 to educate the tribal students of Mahuva. He represent G. H. Bhakta memorial foundation trust who is pioneer in establishment of Gopal Vidhyanagar and Pharmacy, Biotecnology and Engneering college in the same premises.

Shri Ramanbahi Sukhabhai Patel has been Chairman of Bardoli Sugar factory. His deep insight of managing large organizations is an important asset to Kelavani Mandal. He has donateds 25 lacs rupees for Gopal Vidyanagar Project. He is also Chairman N.G. Patel Polytechnics College.

Shri Natvarbhai Nathubhai Patel was former chairman of the trust. He is the son of noble donar who donated one crore for Polytechnic College, Bardoli.

Dr. Bhikhubhai N. Patel

Shri Kiranbhai Dahyabhai Patel

Shri Jayantibhai Natvarbhai Patel

Shri Jigneshbhai Kantilal Patel

Shri Bhagubhai Rambhai Patel is a president since 18/07/93.

Shri Rameshbhai Somabhai Patel Vice president since last 25 year. His family donated huge amount for Commerce collge. He owns Pharma industry in Mumbai.

Shri Kiritbhai Narnjibhai Patel has been Honorary Secretary of Kelavani Mandal since 1981. He is dedicated to the Gopal Vidhyanagar. His vision and all his ability to feel the social pulse has been the guiding spirit for development of Kelavani Mandal and Gopal Vidhya nagar. He is the visionary legand of Gopal Vidhyanagar.

Shri Arvindbhai Bhagwanji Patel is a Joint - Secretary since 24/07/93.

Shri Dilipbhai Bhikhabhai Bhakta is a Social worker, veteran leader in Co-operative sector and farmer by Profession. He is the chairman of Madhi Sugar factory and Surat District cooperative bank. His Social intelligence and spirit to serve society gives a touch of professional management to Kelavani Mandal.

Shri Nalin Vyas is a renowned educationlist based at Mahuva. He has established Mahuva highschool in 1960 to educate the tribal students of Mahuva. He represent G. H. Bhakta memorial foundation trust who is pioneer in establishment of Gopal Vidhyanagar and Pharmacy, Biotecnology and Engneering college in the same premises.

Shri Bhikhoobhai Zaverbhai Patel

Shri Maganbhai Ranchhodbhai Patel

Shri Ishwarbhai Kalidas Hazari

Shri Pramodbhai Ramanbhai Patel is renowed motelier of USA. He is the disciple of Shrimad Rajchandra. His family donated more than 9.0 crores for Shrimad Rajchandra Vidhya Sankul for BBA, BCA, B. Com., MBA, MCA, Sports and Nursing college.

Shri Balubhai Morarbhai Patel

Shri Kiranbhai Dahyabhai Patel

Shri Keshavbhai Nagarbhai Patel

Shri Bhagwatibhai Becharbhai Parekh

Shri Shaileshbhai Bhikhabhai Patel

Shri Rambhai Thakorbhai Patel

Shri Sureshbhai Jagubhai Patel

Shri Ramanbhai Sukhabhai Patel

Shri Bhikubhai U. Patel is a Businessman based in USA. He is the first donor of UKA Tarsadia University who has donated more than Rs. 120 million (Rs.12 crores). He is native of Singod in India and has a magnanimous heart to support all the activities of providing higher education opportunities to underprivileged sections of society. He is owning 5600 seven star category motel rooms in USA. He is in pharma and agriculture business too.

Shri Jigneshbhai Kantilalbhai Patel

Dr Dinesh R. Shah