PGV College, Gwalior

In Gwalior state, arrangements for higher education were made in Gwalior and Ujjain by the then rulers. , Higher education was given only in the subjects of arts and science. The then government remained indifferent towards legal education. Some pro ned indifferent towards legal education. Some prominent social workers and educationists of Gwalior felt the lack of legal education and decided to start 'Law College' for law classes and to make education accessible to the general public. With this objective, an educational institution was started on 15 August 1937. This first non-government educational institution of Gwalior state was named 'Gwalior Education Society'. , Went . Late in the development and smooth functioning of the institution. Shri Sadashiv Ganesh (Baba) Gokhale and Late. Dr. Hari There was dedication, selfless physical and financial contribution of many great personalities including Ramchandra Diwekar. , Efforts were made by the committee to start a law college but it faced technical difficulties. Due to this, success was not achieved and it was decided to start high school and upgrade it to college in a systematic manner. , 'Parvati Bai Gokhale Vidyalaya' was started on 21 July 1941 with the ninth class. Start | It took place in a cell of Potnis Dharamshala, Jiwajiganj. There were 2 full-time teachers and only 20 students. Intermediate Arts classes in July 1945, Intermediate Commerce in May 1951 and Intermediate in 1957. Intermediate science classes were started and it became a full-fledged Intermediate College in July 1957. The school was shifted from the Dharamshala of Potnis to Kaka Saheb Shinde's enclosure and from there in 1945. Transferred to Sardar Kadam Saheb's enclosure situated in uncle's market. ...view more