The origin of the Vidyapeeth dates back to pre-independence period – 1921 when immediately after the demise of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, his follower Mahatma Gandhi mooted the idea of establishing a university in his memory.With regard to the UGC policy related to access, equity, quality, research and so on, the Vidyapeeth has always done its best to reach the unreached. It has been the center of global education and eminence since 1921.