Rayat Shikshan Sanstha is an Indian educational organisation founded by Bhaurao Patil in 1919. Its aim was to provide education to students who, due to caste, religion of economic status, had not previously had the opportunity. The organisation has its headquarters in Satara, Maharashtra state. The first school, which was of "Earn & Learn" concept, was started at the village Kale from Karad taluka of Satara district by Patil in Balawantrao Ganaptrao Desai's home, who also was a founder member, wrestler, and independence activist.