Marathwada Sanskritik Mandal (MSM) was established in 1962 for the promotion of the Physical Education, Sports and Culture in Marathwada region. The Founder President of Marathwada Sanskritik Mandal was Late Major Shri Ramchandra Gopal Salvi, the then Commissioner of Marathwada. It is located near Khadkeshwar Temple a divine place of God of Mahadeva. The infrastructure was named ‘Sanskriti’ means culture and aimed to safeguard the traditional arts and the awareness of health among the youth. For nurturing these activities Marathwada Sanskritik Mandal created open air theatre, Athletic Stadium, Cricket Ground, Basketball Court, Gymnastics Hall, Badminton Hall and Table Tennis, Multi-gym etc. Late Major Shri R. G. Salvi, also Secretary for Sports and Education Ministry along with Late Shri. D. G. Wakharkar, Director of Sports and Youth Services, Maharashtra State established Physical Education College at Marathwada Sanskritik Mandal for the development of sports in Marathwada region through quality physical education teachers. Today the Marathwada Sanskritik Mandal has received its identity through the College of Physical Education (First bifocal course in Bachelor of Physical Education) in Maharashtra and recognized gymnastics center which has produced 36 Chhatrapati awardees (Prestigious State Government Sports Award) and around 50 international and unlimited national and university medalists.
| SrNo | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shri. RambhauPaturkar | Hon’ble President |
| 2 | Prof. Dr. Mohan Doibale | Hon’ble Vice-President |
| 3 | Adv. Shankarshan Joshi | Treasurer |
| 4 | Shri. HemantPaturkar | Hon’ble Secretary |
| 5 | Dr. Sharad Bhogle | Member |
| 6 | Dr. Kamlakar Shevtekar | Member |
| 7 | Shri. Iftikar Hussain Taksali | Member |
| 8 | Dr. Ghansham Dhokrat | Member |
Founder Principal and First Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Maharashtra