Progressive Education Society is a reputed and distinguished educational institution in Maharashtra. Hon’ble,
Late Shankarrao Kanitkar, along with his selfless dedicated team of teachers known for the highest moral values, laid
the foundation of the Society on the auspicious day of ‘Akshay Tritiya’ on 16th May, 1934 in Pune. P. E. Society has
been making noteworthy progress for the last 82 years along with the noble path and principles laid down by the
eminent predecessors such as Guruwarya Late S. R. Kanitkar, Late V. T. Tatke and Late M. G. Chaphekar, who were
illustrious incarnations of ceaseless hard work and sacrifice. Late S. R. Kanitkar was ably assisted by Late V. T. Tatke,
Late M. G. Chaphekar and Late Koparkar. Progressive Education Society is proud to possess the glowing tradition
of these stalwarts.
The two remarkable words that appear in the names of the Society and its educational institutions are “Progressive”
and “Modern”. The inclusion of these words was certainly with some noble intentions, which serves as a bright
beacon for P. E. Society to follow with determination.
The two words viz. ‘Progressive’ and ‘Modern’ highlight the aims and objects of this reputed educational institution.
‘Progressive’ and ‘Modern’ were the terms used in 1934 by Late S. R. Kanitkar and his colleagues to demarcate the
dreams and future road map of Progressive Education Society.