Q. Who founded and presided over Vidya Prasarak Mandal, initiating "Janyandweepa"?
Answer:
Dr. V.N. Bedekar
Notes: Dr. V.N. Bedekar was the founding member and later president of Vidya Prasarak Mandal, Thane, Maharashtra. He initiated the vision of "Janyandweepa" (Island of Knowledge), significantly contributing to educational development in the region.