Pune Vidyarthi Griha was established on 12th May, 1909. Kulguru Dadasaheb Ketkar was the first chairman of Pune (Anath) Vidyarthi Griha. After Dadasaheb Ketkar the famous educationalist and the philosopher Dr. G. S. Khair and a well-known Karmayogi Babasaheb Gangal took over the charge of the institution. They started school education as well as technical education, printing press and different vocational courses.
In all these 109 Years there are various branches established at Ghatkopar (Mumbai), Nerul (Mumbai), Muktangan (Pune), Panchavati (Nashik), Talegaon (Nashik). The social education contribution of this institution towards the society is greatly remarkable. They are imparting education from K.G to Jr. College in English and Marathi medium. This institution is also having Nashik. Elder’s Home, Publication department, Orphan Boy's hostel, College Boy's and Girl's hostel.
Pune Vidyarthi Griha has started Dr. Kakasaheb Deodhar English School in Mhasrul on June 16th, 2001. The purpose of the school is not only to impart education but also to develop intellectual. Moral, emotional, physical and aesthetic faculties in students.
Dr. Kakasaheb Deodhar English School is a co-educational school established under the aegis of Pune Vidyarthi Griha. School aims at giving value based education with moral values. School not only provides the students with great infrastructure to learn in but also inculcates Indian values amongst students. School is located at the Prime location in Nashik with a campus which is spread over 20 acres which is under CCTV surveillance this allows a safe environment for children to commute.