The Shel-Pimpalgaon Balgram was established in the year 2000. It is located in the serene and picturesque environment of Chakan on the Chakan-Nagar Road, about 35 km from Pune and 140 km from Mumbai. The purpose of starting the centre was to bring up the children in the agricultural environment close to Alandi and Chakan industrial belt.

The Shel-Pimpalgaon Balgram was established in the year 2000. It is located in the serene and picturesque environment near Chakan on the Chakan-Nagar Road, about 35 km from Pune and around 140 km from Mumbai. The purpose of starting the centre was to help the children in the agricultural background close to Alandi and Chakan. The Shel-Pimpalgaon Children’s Home was started with an aim to provide a family environment in community setup to the little orphans and disadvantaged children.

The primary children are attending the Zilla Parishad Prathamik Shala Shel-Pimpalgaon, the middle and high school students go to Sri Shivaji Vidyalaya Shel-Pimpalgaon. After their schooling children according to their capability and interests pursue their higher education.  Some of the students  from the centre have opted for commerce, some for animation course, some are pursuing their ANM nursing course, and one of our student is currently pursuing her M.B.A. Apart from giving education and making them self reliant and independent some of our children from the  center are also employed in various organizations. The children from the centre participate in various cultural activities, and have also won accolades for the same. Children in the centre take keen interest in learning tabla & harmonium and a music teacher trains them in the same. Children also actively take part in sports and have won various prizes at district & state level.

Medical check up of children is conducted regularly to ensure the wellbeing of all children. Part time tutors, doctor and counselor are also involved with the project to meet the physical, educational, and psychological needs of the children.

Mr. Amalkrishna Ganguly is the Project Incharge and Mrs Ganguly along with 3 housemothers take complete care of the children right from  waking up the children in the morning to sending them to schools ,taking care of their complete daily routine , monitoring the children in all their activities and ensuring that the children are healthy & happy. 
A Local Committee functions with 13 committee members to support the overall functioning of the centre and to provide guidance and support in the areas of care, protection & overall growth of children. The Local Committee is headed by Rtn.Dr.Raosaheb Awate as President, Mrs.Vijaya Kaule as Vice President.