Bal Gram

Program Overview

Bal Gram is our flagship project, a residential facility for nurturing disadvantaged children through family-based care, giving them a second home to learn, grow, and dream in.

Key Features

Children aged 6 to 18 stay together in Bal Sadans, family homes in the village
Sadan Mothers in each family with older children as siblings
Household chores and responsibilities shared equally by all children
Formal education along with skill development opportunities
Children over 18 years rehabilitated with support for further education, career planning, and accommodation

Our Locations

Bal Gram Campus, Lonavala The Bal Gram campus is the paragon of our Bal Gram program, spread over 20 acres in the scenic Deccan Hills near Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, Maharashtra. The center started in 1967 with just 5 children and is now a flourishing village with more than a 100 children between the ages of 6 to 18 living in 9 family homes.

Activities

Physical activities like taekwondo, volleyball, and cricket conducted in 2 playgrounds and 1 gymnasium
Extra-curricular activities like documentary viewings, picnics, museum visits, and sports
Medical center and health camps for well-being of children
Residential quarters for ISC staff members
Skill development classes conducted for sewing, computers, and music
Festivals celebrated with cultural activities and special meals
Movie screenings and festival activities conducted by INS Shivaji