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ABOUT DECCAN EDUCATION SOCIETY
DECCAN EDUCATION SOCIETY, PUNE , the parent body of Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, is a venerable name in the educational firmament of our country. Born out of the lofty ideals and the intense desire of four firebrand, nationalist, young men barely in their twenties and thirties, who believed in education as the best means to bring about social transformation of the Indian populace and political emancipation from the yoke of foreign rule, the Deccan Education Society has been rendering yeoman service to the nation for well over a century. Ever since its inception,
“Facilitating and cheapening education” has been the mission of the Society which it has been pursuing with steadfast determination and uncompromising commitment.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Mahadeo Ballal Namjoshi
Vishnushastri Chiplunkar
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
Vamanrao Apte
The four young men – Bal Gangadhar Tilak ( popularly known as ” Lokmanya ” and acknowledged as one of the leading figures of the freedom movement), Gopal Ganesh Agarkar (the great social reformer), Vishnushastri Chiplunkar (the doyen of Marathi literature) and Mahadev Ballal Namjoshi a well-known social worker) – had nothing to offer except their firm belief in the chosen goal, an abiding faith , honesty of purpose and steadfast determination. India was then a loose amalgamation of politically fragmented and economically impoverished princely states under an exploitative foreign rule. Further, it was steeped in debilitating traditions, as a result of which the public masses had unconsciously developed an in-built mechanism to resist any meaningful reforms. It was, therefore, the most appropriate decision on the part of these four action-oriented social thinkers to launch an educational movement to bring about an awakening among the masses. The result was the founding of the Deccan Education Society on the 24th October, 1884 – the auspicious day of Vijaya Dashami (“Dashehra”).
In the establishment of the Deccan Education Society, these men of vision saw the great potential of education as the emancipator of the masses, bringing in them a new awakening. Such was the dynamic driving force of these founders that within less than three months of the founding of the Society, the Fergusson College was started on the 2nd of January, 1885.
The next few years witnessed rapid expansion of the Society’s activities by way of the growth and development of the existing institutions, and starting new ones in and outside Pune. The Deccan Education Society always remained alert to the changing needs of the larger social set up for which and within which it functioned.
Deccan Education Society, Pune was established in 1884 and registered on 13th August 1885 and by four patriotic visionaries- Vishnu Shastri Chiplunkar, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Mahadeo Ballal Namjoshi-who were already recognized as the pioneers of new education in India with the Launch of New English School in Pune in the year 1880. This was a revolutionary step, because in those days Government Institutions and Christian Missionaries were the only agencies involved in educating masses. Private enterprise in education was often discouraged. It was also pointed out by these Nationalists that there was no education available to generate leadership, for industrial regeneration of India, or for defense of the motherland i.e. education Required by the people of a self – governing nation. it was the idea of filling these voids that the DES came in to existence. In the view of its founders, Education was the means of rousing-the intellect, the drooping will and the slumbering conscience of their fallen countrymen. They began with a modest aim of facilitating education at low costs by starting schools and colleges.
In the year 1885, the renowned Fergusson College was started. in the year1919, DES established Willingdon College in The southern region of Maharashtra at Sangli on a 125 acre campus. Recognizing the need for commerce Education, the society started Brihan Maharashtra College of commerce in 1943 in follwed by Chintamanarao College of Commerce in Sangli in 1960. In the year 1954, Kirti M Doongursee College was established in Mumbai. The Society entered in the field of technical education too with the launch of Technical Institute in Pune (1937). DES started management institute viz. IMDR in 1974 at Pune and IMR at Sangli in 1996, the year 2003 witnessed addition of DES Law College and the year 2007 DES started Physiotherapy College. DES also runs an autonomous institute in the field of Vocational Training at Pune. With a view to imparting basic education, the Society has started many schools at various places in the state. The DES management is trying to expand its educational activities as per the requirements of the society in general, guided and aided by educationists, visionaries, philanthropists and ex-students, in order to pursue its goal ‘Knowledge is Power’.
Deccan Education Society, Pune
Dr. Kunte Sharad Shrikrishna
Ranpise Khemraj Baban
Phadke Sagar Shripad
Lomte Vishram Vijay
Mujumdar Madhusudan Mukund
Joshi Anant Hari
Kulkarni Amit Ashok
Apte Nitin Mahadev
Rawat Pramod Trimbak
Palande Ashok Ramrao
Sathe Prachee Milind
Kamble Milind Mahadev
Agarkhedkar Sharad Ramkrishna
Thakar Rajashree Abhay
Vaze Chandrashekhar Prabhakar
Palekar Ajit Janardan
Athavale Mahesh Anant
Gokhale Adesh Hari
BMCC
The Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) is a pioneering, premier degree commerce college in India, situated in the city of Pune, Maharashtra. The College was established in 1943 by the Deccan Education Society with a view to providing enlightened leadership and trained manpower in the field of commerce and business to the country which was on the threshold of independence. The college is affiliated with the University of Pune and has produced many notable leaders, businessmen and industrialists like Sharad Pawar, Dr.Cyrus Poonawalla & Sulajja Firodia.
Prof. D. G. Karve, a renowned Economist and some time Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India was the First Principal of the College. Situated at the foot of the rugged Fergusson College Hill and dotted with lush green trees and shrubs all around, it has a most picturesque and inviting atmosphere. BMCC has recently earned the award of ‘College with potential for excellence’ from UGC.
BMCC HISTORY
Prof. D. G. Karve, a renowned economist and former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India was the First Principal of the College. After Prof. Karve several able, dedicated and distinguished Principals played a very significant role in the development of BMCC. Prin. S. V. Kogekar, Prin. Dr. T. M. Joshi, Prin. N. A. Mavlankar,
Prin. S. V. Kogekar, Prin. Dr. T. M. Joshi, Prin. N. A. Mavlankar, Prin. Dr. N. K. Kulkarni and Prin. Dr. C. G. Vaidya, played pivotal role in development of the college.
THE EMBLEM
The emblem of Deccan Education Society is depicted here. The Eagle with uplifted wings symbolizes high aspirations ; the knot at its feet stands for unity.
The “Shree” verhead represents material prosperity and the crescent moon is a symbol of international contact through foreign commerce. The “Shree”and the crescent are special features symbolizing the characteristics of this college.
It is an adaptation for this institution of the basic emblem of the D. E. Society.
Mission Statement of BMCC
” To make a citizen of India as fully endowed
- Materially
- Intellectually and
- Morally
as the citizens of the most advanced country of the world is our collective aim. All activities connected with the College will be consciously correlated to this declared objective of the society.”
( From the speech of Prin. D.G. Karve, First Principal of BMCC, June 1943 )
PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Namaste,
It gives me immense pleasure to announce that our College BMCC is on the threshold of completing it’s 80 years of existence. Since establishment, it has produced lakhs of experts, professionals, entrepreneurs, businessmen, Managers, Bankers, Economists, Social workers, etc. with the help of their devoted teachers.
The meritorious students from other districts, states and even other countries get attracted to take admission in this premier Commerce Institute due to its rich legacy, excellence in business education, heritage buildings, spacious classrooms, healthier environment, beautiful natural surroundings at the bottom of the Fergusson Hill. The crowd on the campus is always happy, energetic and outstanding. Our students have always been showing excellence in academics, sports, cultural activities, arts, etc. It increases the honour of our college.
We, the teachers at BMCC strive hard to achieve the all round development of our students. Besides academic excellence, the soft skills and life skills are crucial in the personality development of the students. We try to produce better leaders, organizers, entrepreneurs, and innovators through formal as well as informal education. The holistic development of the students leads to higher productivity, business opportunities, employment and ultimately the economic growth of our nation.
While achieving the excellence, the weightage is given to the fundamental and core values mentioned in the Mission Statement of the College. There is a Team-Spirit among the Management, Teachers, and the students. Management is the Change-Maker, and the teachers are the facilitators to shape the students globally competent citizens of future India. We all try to make our college as the Center of Character-Building and the Nation-Building activities.
Social and Environmental awareness is the need of the hour. The education, in any form, should strengthen the capacity and capabilities of the students for their inner and outer growth which would transform them into the successful performers. The true teacher ignites the Atmabal, the spirit and transforms the mindset of the students. BMCC is the platform for the development of the inquisitive students through collective collaboration.
Hands on experience is more important than the bookish knowledge, similarly the spirituality, morality and ethics are as important as the subject-knowledge of the students. The management and the teachers in BMCC aspire to acquire excellence through introducing new areas of business and management education as well as providing support facilities to our students.
Prof. Dr. Jagdish Lanjekar
Offi. Principal, BMCC
