The Gurukul, since its inception in 1986, has been galloping towards a multi-faceted success with the blessings and kind support of the society. Following are the milestones of its journey-
- The project initiated on 21st July 1986 to educate the children of sugarcane workers of Beed District.
- The concept and idea generated by Shri. K.D. Joshi (Dada), Pune.
- Shri. Shankar Genu Bhondve donated 7 acres of land near Domri village for this cause.
- The couple, Shri. Sudam Bhondve (kaka) and Sau. Sindhu Bhondve (Mami) have dedicated themselves as fulltime workers to this project.
- The Gurukul flourished under the consistent guidance and efforts of Shri. Nanaji Deshmukh.
- The project was seeded with 3 huts and 23 students.
- Started without any infrastructure like residential accommodations, electricity, water supply, road, manpower and capital.
- Management of the Gurukul started under DeenDayal Shodh Sanstha.
- Administration carried out by local workers of the Beed district.
- The school was started without any government grant.
- Initially students appeared for exams from other government-aided schools. But now, the Gurukul has its government approval.
- Land of the Gurukul used for growing fruit-bearing trees and for cultivating vegetables and cattle fodder.
- 30 days ‘Dhanyata Camp’ was organised for 2000 people in May 1987 under the guidance of Nanaji which resulted in the creation of a beautiful lake in the vicinity of the Gurukul.
- The Gurukul was run in huts for initial 12 years.
- Basic infrastructure was made available by DeenDayal shodh Sanstha in the year 2004-05.
- The Gurukul was given approval by the Government of Maharashtra in 2004.
- Good financial support extended by the Mumbai committee under the leadership of Shri. Madhavrao Dandekar.
- Sau. Pratiksha Ranade from Pune also extended guidance for financial help.
- An ayurvedic pharmacy project started in the Gurukul by renowned Ayurvedacharya, Mr. Khadiwale from Pune. He contributed significantly to health as well as financial matters.
- Since 2007, to ease administration, the management has been transferred from DeenDayal shodh Sanstha to DeenDayal Navarachana pratishthan.
About 1500 students from 14 districts of marathwada, Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra have sought education from the Gurukul.