(N.A.A.C. Accredited "B")

Y. S. Arts & K. S. Shah Commerce College, D' Baria

Linkages

 Area Networking and Development Initiatives, a women empowerment NGO is based at Baria and has been working with rural tribal women and marginalized communities of Saurashtra, Panchmahals and Dahod districts of Gujarat. It runs two rural women led organizations namely Devgadh Mahila Sangathan and Panam Mahila Sangathan with over 6000 members. C.W.D.C. is closely attached with ANANDI to promote gender equalization.

ANANDI

Samanvay Resource Centre, another leading NGO based at Baria, is also working for the upliftment of the rural poor and tribals in the area besides creating awareness for water conservation and AIDS. SRC has done pioneering work in the promotion of aromatic and medicinal plants. Its school-AIDS campaign has been immensely successful. N.S.S. works in co-ordination with Samnvay and many joint ventures have been successfully organized by us.   

Samanvay

S. R. High school was started in 1905 as a primary school during the reign of Mansinghji of former Baria State. He introduced English education for the first time in the region. In 1919 under the rule of Maharaja Ranjitsinghji it became a high school  and was rechristened  Sir Ranjit Singh  High School. In 1952 the administration of the school was transferred to the Baria Kelavani Mandal. In the 2005 the school had a grand celebration of its centenary year. For a hundred years the school has proved to be a true beacon of light in this area. It is notable that the school provides major inputs to the college, thus it attracts college to promote education at grass root level.

Besides that Baria Kelvani Mandal runs three schools, which serves need of tribal students.

Baria Kelvani Mandal / S. R. High school

 Vibhas Trust is promoted by local royal family and is known for animal welfare activities. It runs a donkey sanctuary one of very few in the world.

Vibhas Trust

Both teacher education colleges attracts us, as the teacher is nurture of future. Thus teacher improvement programs, language labs, seminars etc includes active participation from both colleges.

C. P. Ed. / P. T. C. Colleges