Suamandeep Vidyapeeth University

Suamandeep Vidyapeeth University
Once a nurtured dream of a single man stands as an unmistakable reality and landmark today. A single seed sown has sprouted today into a huge tree with deep seated roots. The dream grew as The K. M. Shah Charitable Trust and has taken the shape of The Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University of today is a symbol of trust, service and hospitality; having touched and influenced the life of countless people

K. M. Shah Charitable Trust (KMSCT) symbolizes change. What once began with a small clinic with two dental chairs has today metamorphosed into an educational hub encompasing dental, medical and physiotherapy colleges. Today that dream is shared by one and all at SVU.

Once a nurtured dream of a single man stands as an unmistakable reality and landmark today. A single seed sown has sprouted today into a huge tree with deep seated roots. The dream grew as The K. M. Shah Charitable Trust and has taken the shape of The Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University of today is a symbol of trust, service and hospitality; having touched and influenced the life of countless people

K. M. Shah Charitable Trust (KMSCT) symbolizes change. What once began with a small clinic with two dental chairs has today metamorphosed into an educational hub encompasing dental, medical and physiotherapy colleges. Today that dream is shared by one and all at SVU.

Dr. Mansukhlal Shah, a visionary, a first generation entrepreneur, and a philanthropic is the founder chairman of K.M. Shah Charitable Trust (KMSCT). The Trust bears its name from Shri Kanjibhai Manjibhai Shah, a small time businessman and father of the Chairman. Established in 1981, the Trust had very humble beginnings. During the formative years, the Trust zealously rendered dental health care services at concessional charges to the poor and the needy patients. Free dental checkup camps were organized at regular intervals and free dentures were also provided to the poor and the needy senior citizens.

Shree Kanjibhai Manjibhai Shah Dental College & Hospital was established in 1999 as a pioneering effort to promote education in modern professional subjects. The focus rapidly expanded and in 2001, Smt. Kashiba Jayshankar Pandya College of Physiotherapy was established. This was followed in quick succession by foray into general healthcare services with the establishment of Dhiraj General Hospital in 2002 and subsequently Smt. Bhikhiben Kanjibhai Shah Medical Institute & Research Centre (Medical College) in 2003. The Institute has commenced post graduation courses in dentistry and dental surgery (MDS) and Sumandeep Nursing College from the year 2006-07.

The Trust strongly believes in creating employment and employability opportunities for the local residents. To this extent, the Trust has generated employment opportunities for hundreds of local residents from the surrounding villages.

The Trust is also strongly committed to Social Responsibility. It frequently organizes free diagnostic camps, provides free food and social services to the inhabitants of the surrounding villages during natural calamities like flood as well as remains ever-ready for adoption of villages.