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ABOUT DECCAN EDUCATION SOCIETY

Bal Gangadhar Mahadeo Ballal Vishnushastri Gopal Ganesh Vamanrao Apte
Tilak Namjoshi Chiplunkar Agarkar

The Deccan Education Society (DES) was established in 1884 by the stalwarts of India’s freedom

struggle, like Agarkar, Tilak and later built by great personalities of the era, like Gopal Krishna Gokhale
and Dhondo Keshav Karve (Honoured with Bharat Ratna).
The DES Society adopted a democratic structure at a time when modern democratic practice was new in
India. Teachers’ participation in academic and administrative matters is a unique feature of the DES
institutions. It has played a major role in shaping the social and developmental processes in Maharashtra.

One of the main goals of the DES Society was to provide education to wider sections of society by making
it cheap and affordable. The selfless work of the founding fathers always impressed and attracted
philanthropists and through their generous contributions, several institutions with ample facilities came

up

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About Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR )

Established in 1974 under the Deccan
Education Society Pune, the Institute of
Management Development and
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Research (IMDR ) has built a strong
reputation for high-quality management
education. Accredited by the NBA and
approved by AICTE, IMDR offers

postgraduate and doctoral programs in
management . Over its 50-year history,
IMDR has groomed numerous business
leaders, made significant contributions
to management research, and fostered

strong connections with industry and
academia. Our goal is to foster
comprehensive learning experiences that shape students into skilled professionals, valuable to both
industry partners and society. As we grow, we continuously adapt to the evolving business environment,

preparing future managers to thrive in a dynamic world.