JES College of Commerce Science and IT
Jogeshwari Education Society’s
college of commerce science and information technology
Affiliated to University of Mumbai
JES Education Complex, Caves Road, Arvind Gandbhir Campus, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai - 400060
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About JES College
Founder of the Institute
Mr. Shantaram Ganaba Warty
4th September 1887 – 2nd September 1939
Nobel laureate Dr Amartya Sen said if the society is to prosper financially, it is necessary to make educational progress first. The foresight of our ancestors was so vast that they realized this fact a hundred years ago. No matter where they settled, they could not stay at peace without starting a school or educational institution. In many places like Sadashivgad, Karwar, Majali, Halge, Avarsa, Ankola, educational institutions started by their relatives have been imparting knowledge to thousands of children. How can the residents of Saraswati Bagh be an exception? The first two classes of secondary school (now fifth and sixth) were started in Saraswati Bagh in the year 1932 and the initiative was taken by the great educationist Shri. Shantaram Ganaba Warty.
Nobel laureate Dr Amartya Sen said if the society is to prosper financially, it is necessary to make educational progress first. The foresight of our ancestors was so vast that they realized this fact a hundred years ago. No matter where they settled, they could not stay at peace without starting a school or educational institution. In many places like Sadashivgad, Karwar, Majali, Halge, Avarsa, Ankola, educational institutions started by their relatives have been imparting knowledge to thousands of children. How can the residents of Saraswati Bagh be an exception? The first two classes of secondary school (now fifth and sixth) were started in Saraswati Bagh in the year 1932 and the initiative was taken by the great educationist Shri. Shantaram Ganaba Warty.
He got acquainted with the management of Mumbai Municipal Schools and later wrote six articles in this regard in the Times of India in 1924, pointing out its shortcomings and suggesting what improvements should be made. The articles were later published into a book and since 1924, elementary school reform has begun. He used to write on social, political and economic issues in various magazines as well as Hindi and English dailies. His proficiency in writing showed a variety of emotions with a perfect balance. He published a book titled „Sister India‟ in 1928 in response to Miss Catherine Mayo’s book “Mother India” his respect and pride for Hindi women.
In 1935, he published a book, “What is Wrong with Bombay University”, and criticized the hollow educational policy of the university. He was the editor of Indian World, a magazine started by Alembic Chemical Works in Baroda in July 1938. The company acknowledge that this enhanced the company’s standing.
About Jogeshwari Education Society
Jogeshwari Education Society (JES) is one of the oldest, well renowned and greatly respected institution in Jogeshwari East. The institute was founded more than 89 years ago. As long back as in 1932, a few dedicated Saraswat sowed the seeds of education in a small residential house in Saraswati Baug. Now the Society owns two buildings, housing a Primary School (Marathi Medium) aided by the BMC and a Secondary School (Marathi Medium & Semi-English Medium) famously known as ‘Arvind Gandbhir High School’ aided by the Government of Maharashtra, JES English School, Junior and Degree College.
In the year 1953, Arvind Gandbhir School had acquired High School status and in 1956, First School Building was constructed with a generous donation by Mr. Balkrishna G. Gandbhir. In the year 1971, Arvind Gandbhir High School (AGHS) building was constructed at Caves Road, Opp. Jogeshwari East Railway Station and later in the year 1976, First Floor of the same building was constructed. In 2005, Second Floor of AGHS was constructed for serving the Higher Education needs. To meet the demands of the young students in the vicinity JES Junior College of Commerce & Science, managed by Jogeshwari Education Society was established in the year 2008 – 09 with the sole objective of creating teachers and students with noble and elevating quality. Our prestigious institution is an agent for dissemination of knowledge and culture and is an epitome of hopes and aspirations for numerous students for the past ten years. Today our institution takes pride in imparting high quality education, integrated with values and technology. Although the College run by the Society has a short history, the academic achievements of the students speak for the quality education imparted by the Institution.