*DAV - The largest non governmental educational body in India with over 700 institutions under its banner.         *Founded in 1886 by Mahatma Hansraj         *A Charitable organisation dedicated to the upliftment of the society by spreading quality education.         *DAV blends modernity with tradition
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Maharishi Dayanand About the DAV Network
Towards the end of the 19th century, India lay in a socio-political ferment. This led Maharishi Dayanand(left) to form the Arya Samaj for the revival of the Indian society, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. With a call, "Back to Vedas", he gave the guiding principles of the Arya Samaj, in which the foremost was the spread of education. He believed, and rightly so that this would lead to an awakening throughout the length and breadth of the country.
The DAV Movement Emerges Mahatma Hansraj
To realize the Maharishi Dayanand dream a group of enlightened, dedicated and devoted followers with a deep sense of self denial, founded the Dayanand Anglo Vedic College trust and Management Society which was registered in 1886. The society founded it's first DAV school at Lahore in 1886 with Lala Hansraj(right) (Later known as Mahatma Hansraj Ji) as the honorary headmaster. Thus started the movement which right from the beginning was led by visionaries
and patriotic men like Lala Lajpat Rai, Bhai Parmanand, Lala Dwarkadas, Principal Sen Das, Bakshi Ram Ratan, Bakshi Tek Chand and other like minded people. It blossomed into a unique institution, spread all over the country, emphasising the confluence of Indian thought and culture, with modern technology.

The movement suffered a temporary setback due to the partition of the country. However the vigorous efforts of indomitable spirits like Principal Mehr Chand, Lala Bal Raj and Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan put life back into it and rehabilitated the organization. It has continued to surge ahead under dynamic and inspiring personalities such as Dr.G.L.Dutta, Lala Suraj Bhan, Professor Ved Vyas, Principal Gyan Prakash Chopra and Shri Darbari Lal.


The DAV College Trust and Management Society takes pride in the fact that it is the largest non-governmental educational organisation in India managing a chain of 667 institutions.It covers, with its annual budget of Rs. 200 crores, the entire spectrum of educational activity in the country. The DAV has established a reputation for academic excellence and character building. Every year thousands of students pass out of these institutions and distinguish themselves in various national and international platforms. The society has, as its alumni, distinguished jurists, diplomats, doctors, engineers, scientists, educationists, literary figures and sportsmen. The DAV Alumni have made their mark in every sphere of life.
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