About Jnana Prabodhini:

Jnana Prabodhini in Marathi means Awakener of Knowledge.

Dr. V. V. (Appa) Pendse, a visionary educationist & a true patriot, firmly believed that motivated intellectuals were needed to transform India into a developed country. To nurture intelligence for social change, he founded Jnana Prabodhini in 1962. His dream of educating the young minds for the immense task of nation-building, crystallized in the form of Jnana Prabodhini Prashala (JPP) on 09^th June 1969.

JPP is committed deeply to “Motivating Intelligence for Social Change”. It is the sole aim of its unique pedagogy interweaving ज्ञान with विज्ञान that JPP students grow into ethical leaders with a scientific outlook, social change catalysts ready to work on the most pressing challenges of our मातृभूमी.

The mission of this portal is to remind ourselves that no matter where we live, we are always part of the Jnana Prabodhini Family.

About JPP Alumni Foundation (JPPAF):

JPP Alumni Foundation (JPPAF) is formed by alumni of Jnana Prabodhini Prashala, Pune (JPP). It is a voluntary initiative aimed at carrying out wide-spectrum socially beneficial activities including activities geared specifically towards JPP alumni and for the benefit of its alma mater - Jnana Prabodhini Prashala (Pune), its mother organization – Jnana Prabodhini, and the Society at large.

More information about JPPAF can be found here:

JPPAF Information Booklet - JPPAF_Information_Booklet_v1.pdf

Memorandum of Association of JPPAF - JPPAF_MOA_25022021.pdf

Articles of Association of JPPAF - JPP_AOA_25022021.pdf

Membership Fees Payment Instructions - JPPAFMembershipFeeDetails_v2.pdf

Annual Reports:

Annual Report FY22-23 - JPPAF_Annual Report_22-23.pdf