Extension

Foundation

In furtherance of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of social justice, sustainability, equity, and self-reliance, and in alignment with the objectives of the Gujarat Vidyapith Mandal, the Samta Ane Vikas (SAV) was established in 1992. Its extension, the Samvidhan Mandir, serves as a dedicated research, advisory, and development cell committed to promoting inclusive and sustainable development through academic research, community engagement, and policy advocacy.

Samta Ane Vikas (SAV) is extended as Samvidhan Mandir and stands for Sanshodhan-Vikas Dharita aur Navachar Mandir in 2025.

Scope of Activities

The Samvidhan Cell guides and advises on thematic priorities, academic standards, and other matters as deemed necessary. It promotes quality research that contributes to the vision of a self-reliant India (Atma Nirbhar Bharat), in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Funding sources include Gujarat Vidyapith’s budgetary provisions, government schemes, research grants, CSR contributions, consultancy services, tender processes, or endowments.

• Institutional research projects, policy reviews, and impact assessments
• Workshops, seminars, and capacity-building programmes
• Publications: journals, reports, white papers, Gandhian research compilations
• Collaborative projects with UGC, ICSSR, DST, DBT, CSR agencies and international bodies
• Research and consultancy on gender justice, biotechnology, seed sovereignty, green energy and rural innovation
• Support to faculty, students and scholars in research proposals and ethical governance

Objectives

• Promote interdisciplinary and applied research in sustainable development, distributive justice, local economies, climate action, and social equity.
• Foster collaborative partnerships with national and international academic institutions, industries, public bodies, and civil society organizations.
• Undertake evaluation, consultancy, and extension services, including CSR-linked activities.
• Disseminate research findings through publications, reports, policy briefs, and media platforms.
• Establish and operate a University-Industry Interaction Cell to promote technology transfer, field solutions, and innovation.
• Encourage inclusive research opportunities for marginalized and underrepresented communities.

Functions

• Institutional & Collaborative Research
• Consultancy & Extension Activities
• Publication & Policy Advisory Services
• University-Industry Interaction and Innovation Promotion

Publications and Research

Gandhian Humanism in the 21st Century

Selected Publications

• Revisiting Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram (2023) – Dr. Vidyut Joshi & Dr. Premanand Mishra
• Cows Wandering the Road: Problem and Solution (2022) – Prof. Vidyut Joshi
• Dahod Gazetteer (2019) – Funded by Dept. of Youth & Culture, Govt. of Gujarat
• Financial Status of Gujarat Gram Panchayats (2016) – Prof. Nimisha Shukla
• Study & training on skills among youth in villages of Ahmedabad and Vadodara districts
• Monographs of the Konkana and Kotwadia Scheduled Tribes
• Inter-disciplinary Research Project on Existential Harmony with IASE University, Rajasthan