Vidya Prasarak Mandal's Polytechnic

About Vidya Prasarak Mandal's Polytechnic

According to Wikipedia, Vidya Prasarak Mandal's Polytechnic is an institute for technical education in Thane, Maharashtra, India. It was founded in 1983, by Vidya Prasarak Mandal , Thane, a public education trust. The late Dr. V.N. Bedekar is one of the founding members of this institute. V.P.M.'s Polytechnic produces skilled technicians. In 1956, the birth centenary year of Lokmanya Tilak, a young doctor named DR. V. N.Bedekar from Vile Parle started his practice in Thane. Inspired by Lokmanya's efforts in academic field, he joined Vidya Prasarak Mandal and soon became its president. He dreamed of creating an "Island Of Knowledge" in Thane. Until his death , he guided the institute. After his death, his son Dr. Vijay Bedekar became the President.