V. T. Patil (born 31 July 1900 – death unknown) was an education reformer and politician who represented

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as a Member of Parliament in the

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that sat between 1962 and 1967. His interest in development of education in Kolhapur — a town in Maharashtra, India — is reflected in the various institutions that he either founded or was involved in founding.

Background

Patil was born in

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, Sangli district, Bombay Presidency,

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on 31 July 1900. He graduated from the

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with a degree in law and between 1930 and 1950 he had a legal practice in Kolhapur.

Rural education

Patil had an interest in developing rural and women's education in Kolhapur. He was involved in the establishment of Tararani Vidyapeeth's Junior College of Education, and was a co-founder of Shri Mouni Vidyapeeth. In addition, he founded Kamala CollegeFounder President of Tararani Vidyapeeth Late Hon. Dr. V. T. Patil , Kamala College
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Member of Parliament

Patil was elected a Member of Parliament for the third

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in 1962. He represented the Kolhapur constituency as a member of the

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References

India MPs 1962–1967 People from Kolhapur Lok Sabha members from Maharashtra 1900 births Year of death missing University of Mumbai alumni People from Sangli district Indian National Congress politicians from Maharashtra {{Maharashtra-INC-politician-stub