Shree R. F. Daboo Education Society was established with the aim of fostering educational growth in the tribal region of Vyara, Gujarat. Over the years, the society has nurtured the institution now known as “R. P. Chauhan Arts and Smt. J. K. Shah and Shree K. D. Shah Commerce College, Vyara,” which is affiliated with Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat. The college’s mission is to disseminate knowledge while preserving tribal culture.
Founded in 1972, the college initially had 250 students. Today, it has grown into a prominent academic center in the Tapi district, catering to over 2,000 students, with around 85% of them belonging to the tribal community. The campus, spread across 7.03 acres, offers a variety of subjects in Arts and Commerce streams, along with post-graduate courses in English, Gujarati, and Commerce.
The college library is considered one of the richest in the university, housing approximately 38,000 books and audio-visual aids. It also provides ample opportunities for sports enthusiasts with facilities for cricket, volleyball, kho-kho, kabaddi, badminton, carom, table tennis, and a state-of-the-art gymnasium. The college is known for its rich tribal heritage, showcased through tribal dances, rituals, and crafts.
In 1980, the institution established the “Institute of Tribal and Rural Development and Research” to promote society-oriented research activities. The research center has played a significant role in preserving tribal language and literature, with 13 valuable publications, some of which have received prestigious awards from Gujarat Sahitya Akademi and Gujarati Sahitya Parishad.
The college has achieved several academic milestones, including being awarded the “Best College” by the Government of Gujarat in 1983-84. It was also the first college in Veer Narmad South Gujarat University to establish a Language Laboratory in 1981-82 and introduce postgraduate courses in English in 1992-93, Computer Application, and Marketing at undergraduate levels. In 2000, the Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Cell was initiated, followed by the launch of a self-financed BCA program in 2001-02. The Tribal Museum was started in 2007-08, and new certificate courses were introduced in 2021-22, along with Sociology and M.Com. PG Centers.
Vision & Mission:
- To cater to quality education in the tribal area. To make the tribal people aware of their rights and social responsibilities.
- To impart qualities of leadership among the tribal students. To bridge the gap between tribal and urban cultures by encouraging dialogue between them through education.
- To illumine the path of civilization and cultural journey by progression of knowledge and advancement of learning.
- To enable all the classes of society to have the privilege of higher education beyond the barriers of caste, creed and gender.
- To create and maintain the relevance of humanities, social sciences and commerce in the present scenario of science and technology.
- The college was established with a view to uplifting the poor tribal residents of Vyara and surrounding areas as envisioned by Late Mr.Janakbhai Shah. The chief objective of the college is to provide the best education to its students and also to prepare them to succeed in life.
- Moreover, creating a well cultured, sophisticated and value oriented new generation is a major objective. The college tries its best to impart intellectual, spiritual, moral, and technological knowledge.
- The distinctive characteristics of the College are:
- Strict academic atmosphere Value based education Quality education
- Best infrastructure Social service activities Nurturing patriotism.
- Development of students Sports and cultural activities
Goals & Objectives:
- To equip students for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the fields of Arts and Commerce.
- To promote education among tribal communities to aid in their empowerment.
- To provide quality education at an affordable cost.
- To implement outreach programs that foster the socio-economic and cultural development of tribal communities and society as a whole.