Charutar Vidya Mandal was iconoclastic of Bhaikaka- the founder, when contrary to general belief that institutions of higher education can be there only in cities. CVM has 49 recognized institutes. The rural, dusty, underdeveloped Vallabh Vidyanagar's first college Vitthalbhai Patel Mahavidyalaya came into existence in 1947. Vallabh Vidyanagar, which has a short past but a long history, is a living memorial of Sardar Patel, the epic legend. He dreamt of a modern and prosperous independent India in the terms of recognition of village through,