Located at the foothills of the majestic Rajgad Fort, the first capital of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth was established in 1972 under the visionary leadership of Hon. Shri Anantrao N. Thopte — a respected statesman who served as Cabinet Minister in the Government of Maharashtra for over 13 years, overseeing key departments such as Education, Agriculture, Dairy Development, and Transport.

Vision

To ignite an intellectual awakening and drive the holistic transformation across the educational, economic, cultural, and social sectors in Maharashtra—especially among underprivileged families of hilly and rural areas.

Mission

1. To Expand Access to Quality Education.
2. To Promote Skill Development and Employability.
3. To Preserve and Promote Cultural Heritage.
4. To Enhance Social Awareness and Civic Responsibility.
5. To Empower Women and Marginalized Groups.
6. To Strengthen Community Participation and Leadership.
7. To Foster Innovation and Lifelong Learning.
8. To Ensure Sustainable and Inclusive Development.

Core Values

1. Equity: Ensuring fair access to opportunities and resources, regardless of geography, caste, class, or gender.
2. Empowerment: Building capabilities among individuals and communities to take charge of their own development.
3. Integrity: Maintaining transparency, honesty, and ethical conduct in all actions and initiatives.
4. Inclusivity: Valuing diverse perspectives and ensuring no community or voice is left behind.
5. Sustainability: Promoting long-term, environmentally and socially sustainable development practices.
6. Innovation: Encouraging creative, locally rooted solutions to address systemic challenges.
7. Collaboration: Fostering partnerships among stakeholders—government, NGOs, community leaders, and youth—for collective impact.
8. Cultural Respect: Preserving and celebrating the unique cultural heritage of Maharashtra's rural and hilly communities.
9. Lifelong Learning: Nurturing a culture of continuous learning across generations to enable adaptive growth.
10. Resilience: Supporting communities to adapt, recover, and grow stronger in the face of adversity.

Guided Leadership

• President Shri Sangram Thopte – Former MLA of Bhor-Velha-Mulshi and a dynamic social reformer dedicated to rural development and educational excellence in Western Maharashtra.
• Vice President Shri Pruthviraj S. Thopte – A successful entrepreneur known for his innovative and results-driven approach to education and institution management.
• Honorary Secretary Mrs. Swarupa S. Thopte – Fondly known as Arogya-Vardhini, she is widely appreciated for her tireless social work, particularly in women's and senior citizens' healthcare.

Academic Excellence

Rajgad Dnyanpeeth offers comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Ph.D. level across a wide range of disciplines:

• 26 Schools
• 5 Junior Colleges
• Senior & Postgraduate Colleges
• Professional Institutions offering:
  • Pharmacy (D. Pharm, B. Pharm, M. Pharm, & Ph.D.)
  • Computer Science (B.C.S., M.C.S.)
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Education (D.Ed., B.Ed., M.Ed., M. Phil., & Ph.D.)
  • Management
  • Engineering & Polytechnic

The legacy of Rajgad Dnyanpeeth continues to grow, driven by a commitment to quality, inclusivity, and the holistic development of Maharashtra's rural and hilly communities.