Samajseva Mahavidyalaya, Gandhi Vidyapith, Vedchhi was established in the 1967 by renowned Gandhian Shri Jugataram Dave. Jugataram Dave and other Gandhians had started ‘Balwadis’ and ‘Ashramshalas’ (Pre-school centres for children) in tribal areas of South Gujarat, providing education and training in accordance with Gandhian method, called ‘Nai Talim’. It soon was realised that institution for higher education was also needed in the area. Gandhi Vidyapith was formally inaugurated by the then President of India Dr. Zakir Hussain. Kakasaheb Kalelkar was its first vice-chancellor and was Harshkant Vora its first Principal. Now Amarsighbhai Z. Chaudhari is President. Arvindbhai Desai is Vice President. Madhubhai G. Chaudhari is Secretary. Arjunbhai C. Chaudhari is I/C Principal.
The tribal students who have finished their studies till higher secondary in around 70 of Uttar Buniyadi Vidyalas of this region were admitted in Gandhi Vidyapith. From 1967 to 1980 course of Sociology had been offered to the students. Since 1980 this has been changed into three years course of Bachelor in Rural Studies (B.R.S). The degree obtain after three years are recognised by Government of Gujarat and are considered at par with Bachelor of Arts degree given by recognised university. Samajseva Mahavidyalay, Gandhi Vidyapith, Vedchhi affiliated to Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,Surat in 2002.
B.R.S (Bachelor of Rural Studies) is a three-year degree course. It comes under the stream of Humanities and Social Science. The Degree covers topics like the Rural Economy, Statistics, Cooperation, Panchayat, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Extension, Research Work, Political Science, Rural Development and Management, Principles of Gandhian thought and Philosophy.
The major objective of B.R.S course is to prepare social worker who is committed to Gandhian ideas. It intends to make education life-oriented and socially beneficial. The students are imparted training for simple, self-dependent and self-controlled life of ashram. In the education curriculum too emphasis has been laid on agriculture, animal husbandry and cloth-weaving skill. The approach is holistic. Every year around 60 students are obtaining B.R.S. degree from the Vidyapith. These students then join mainly voluntary group activities. Some of them opt for teaching profession too. They are the messengers and torch bears of Gandhian values and thoughts promulgating harmony, peace, compassion, justice and equality in the society.