The University of Pune has started an independent chair Mahatma Phule chair to carry out studies ,research, documentations of different types of literature regarding Mahatma Phule and his work & extension.

After several discussions among academics, scholars, activists and the University officials, the objectives of the Chair were crystallized and are as follows

• to carry out studies & research,

• to collect & document various forms and types of literature, articles and other related material and,

• to disseminate and extend knowledge and information, related to Mahatma Phule's thoughts, works and the various social revolutionary movements.