Prof. Yoganand Kale, a renowned educationist and economist, Ex-National Co-convenor of Swadeshi Jagran Manch went on his heavenly abode on April 19, 2025. Prof. Kale played a significant role in shaping the strategies and movements of Swadeshi Jagran Manch, since beginning and was a staunch nationalist and has been in the forefront of SJM's programs and campaigns and overall Swadeshi movement. He was Pro-VC of Nagpur University, between 1995 and 1999. Earlier, he was also the principal of MP Deo Smriti Dharampeth College from 1990 to 1995. A renowned economist and scholar of Indian economics, he travelled globally to present his work. He was a thinker for the economic wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party and had expertise in the economic empowerment of Vidarbha region.

Born in 1940 in Sakarkheda, Buldhana district, Prof. Yoganand Kale, hailed from a family with six brothers, two sisters, and parents. His journey from primary education in a village to becoming the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University was marked by hard work and perseverance. He earned degrees such as MCom, MPhil, and DBM, and served as a professor for about 11 years, then as vice-principal for about 14 years, and finally as Principal at the same college.

Prof. Yoganand Kale was known as an influential speaker, dedicated educator, skilled administrator, and a professor loved by students. His research thesis on the 'Economic Backlog of Vidarbha' gained significant recognition and is now considered a valuable reference. He wrote extensively on contemporary economic issues in local periodicals and authored textbooks for students. He also served as a recognised guide for PhD candidates in commerce and was a member of the executive board of the prestigious Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla.

He had a long-term reflection on Indian culture and history through Swadeshi Jagran Manch. He himself wrote books on the subject of 'Swadeshi' and donated the proceeds to the Swadeshi Jagran Manch movement. He also wrote extensively on the development of Vidarbha and the country's economic policies. He had devoted himself to national work since the days of Jana Sangh. His death has caused a loss to the social and educational circle of Maharashtra and the country. Swadeshi Jagran Manch pays tearful  tribute to him. We share the grief of his family, relatives, and his advancers.