Kulapathi Dr. K. M. Munshi founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan on 7 November 1938 with the blessings of Mahatma Gandhi. Over a period of time, Bhavans has grown into a secular, apolitical, cultural and educational organization. It has around 367 constituent institutions, 119 centers in India and 8 centers overseas. About 22,000 members have committed themselves to the Bhavan's ideal " Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam " (The World is One Family)