Education is a continuous process of transmission of knowledge, culture and civilization. We, at Vallabh Vidyanagar,have imbibed the indomitable spirit of true and great visionaries like Sardar Patel, Shri Bhaikaka and Shri Bhikhabhai Saheb. It is their farsightedness and missionary zeal that led to the establishment of Vidyanagar six decades ago. Today this educational township has become a true centre of learning with a huge vibrant students' community, excellent faculty members and an environment which fosters the integral development of students. In a span of six decades Charutar Vidya Mandal has established large number of world class educational institutions with excellent infrastructure and infusion of Modern Technology.

In contemporary times, when the government aid is not forthcoming in the establishment of new institutions and new courses, Charutar Vidya Mandal has taken upon itself the responsibility of providing quality education to students from Gujarat and from all over India and from abroad. We at CVM carry forward the legacy of Shri Bhaikaka, Shri Bhikhabhai and Dr.H.M.Patel and to fulfil their desire to transform Vidynagar into Modern Nalanda and Takshila.

I take this opportunity to introduce our new Institute, Institute of Language Studies and Applied Social Sciences, popularly known as ILSASS. The objective of establishing the ILSASS is to provide quality education in the field of Social Sciences namely Applied Economics, English Literature, Political Science and International Relations, Journalism and Mass Communication and Social Work (Social Enterprise). In the near future we intend to introduce study of world religion so as to mould well informed and religiously educated citizens in the country who would take a lead to create a harmonious world. I am absolutely certain that the study of Social Sciences will add to the human capital of the country.

I heartily welcome you to ILSASS and I am absolutely confident that it will make a huge difference in your life and career both qualitatively and quantitatively.

— Dr. C L Patel