Pratap Nagar,
Udaipur 313 001
History- Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (Deemed University) was founded by Pandit Janardan Rai Nagar in 1937 with the objective of uplifting the browbeaten common man in the feudalistic state of Mewar in Rajasthan. Originally it was established as a night education centre for the primary, secondary and advanced Courses in Hindi, the national language of the country and was named as Hindi Vidhyapeeth. After the amalgamation of the state of Rajasthan, new dimensions were added and Hindi Vidhyapeeth was transformed into a prominent Non-Government Organization and hence was renamed as Rajasthan Vidyapeeth.
Present status- The Evening College (Shramjeevi College) imparted education to those students, especially the underprivileged children who were engaged in work during the daytime and were keen in educating themselves in the evenings for better job prospects. The Vidyapeeth also initiated a large number of other institutes like the Secondary School, Higher Secondary School, Post-basic School and the Centre for Fine Arts to impart education to all sections of the society. The College of Teachers' Training was another significant addition under the education system of Rajasthan Vidyapeeth in the seventies.
In 1987 the Rajasthan Vidyapeeth was granted the status of a deemed-to-be-University by the University Grants Commission and the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Over the years, Rajasthan Vidyapeeth has developed into a large complex body with more than 50 institutions that is spread over many districts of the State. It now offers numerous courses and provides research -oriented qualitative education through preservation of socio-cultural values.
Administration- A unique feature of the administration of Rajasthan Vidyapeeth is based on democratic way of work and is termed as Janatantriaya Shilanyas(Democratic Foundation). The administration of Vidyapeeth is very organized and involves active participation of its workers in the decision making matters with the help of constituent bodies.
