Shikshanmaharshi Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe laid the foundation of Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur in 1954 with a unique motto and vision statement, “Dissemination of Education for Knowledge, Science and Culture.” The jurisdiction of the Sanstha covers 13 districts of Maharashtra and one district of Karnataka. Kakasaheb Chavan College, Talmavale is one of the premier Colleges of Shri. Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur.

                The College is affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur. It was founded in 1969 jointly by Shikshanmaharshi Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe and great freedom fighter–Late. B. N. alias Kakasaheb Chavan. It is located in the hilly area of Wang Valley. The College imparts quality value aided education through Junior and Senior streams of Arts, Commerce and Science. The College has state-of-the-art study centers for distance education. YCMOU’s Centre offers B.A., B.Com. UG programmes whereas Shivaji University’s Centre for Distance and Online Education offers PG programmes viz. M.A. (Marathi, Hindi, English, History, Economics, Political Science and Sociology) and M.Com. (Advanced Accountancy). Presently, 691 students are studying in the College and more than 200 students are studying through distance centers. The College organizes various National Multidisciplinary Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops in order to upgrade the knowledge of students and faculty members. The College endeavours to promote research activities.

                                                                         – Principal, Dr. Arun Gade