The three reformists resolved to establish an educational platform that would generate a strong character and lofty ideals amongst youngsters, and one that nurtures nationalism.
In 1874 The ‘Poona Native Institution‘ took shape as their joint efforts. The institution imparted conventional, contemporary education.
Advertisement by Vasudev Balwant Phadke
Advertisement in the Dnyanachakshu given by Vasudev Balwant Phadke appealing to students to enrol in the Poona Native Institution.
The Dnyan Vruksha
Over the last 159 years MES has over 75 institutions with a strength around 40,000 students and more than 2,000 teachers and administrative staff.
With a view to impart quality education to the rural parts, besides having top colleges, schools and institutes in the city of Pune, MES has expanded to Saswad, Baramati, Panvel, Belapur, Kalamboli, Shirwal, Kasar Amboli, Ahilyanagar (formely Ahmednagar), Solapur and even far into the relatively underdeveloped regions like Chiplun in Konkan.
