- Contact : Uday Gulabrao Shelke Foundation - Pimpri Jalsen, Tal, Parner Dist. Ahmednagar 414302
When a tree flourishes with lush green leaves, vibrant flowers, and juicy fruits, it not only grows but also becomes a significant source of support for others. The roots of such a tree are deeply entrenched, forming a strong bond with the soil. This bond strengthens the tree's branches and roots, allowing it to provide abundant fruits and flowers for future generations. It becomes a shelter for countless birds. Similarly, this resonates with the personality of Adv. Uday Gulabrao Shelke, whose values are deeply rooted in the principles of Solicitor Gulabrao Shelke.
Solicitor Gulabrao Shelke dedicated his entire life to the development of people and the welfare of rural youth. His constant thought was how to brighten the future of the rural youth, and he dreamed of providing them with higher education opportunities. Following in his father's footsteps, Adv. Uday Gulabrao Shelke, with determination, has made remarkable contributions to society through various initiatives.
Adv. Uday Gulabrao Shelke's skilled leadership and extensive experience in the banking sector have been invaluable to farmers and the younger generation. Through his work, he has provided a new direction to society and instilled new confidence in the people of rural areas. Both Solicitor Gulabrao Shelke and Adv. Uday Gulabrao Shelke laid the foundation of 'G.S. Bank.' What began in the Parner taluka, with its headquarters in Mumbai, now has more than 150 branches. The sudden demise of Adv. Uday Gulabrao Shelke in 2022 marked the loss of a golden chapter in the cooperative sector of the district.
Following in the footsteps of Solicitor Gulabrao Shelke, Adv. Uday Gulab Rao Shelke dedicated himself to social work. His legacy will continue through the 'Uday Gulabrao Shelke Foundation.' During his lifetime, he worked closely with 'Paani Foundation' on water conservation projects and made significant contributions to modern agriculture. He organized special workshops for women's empowerment, guiding them towards self-reliance, and provided skill development training to the younger generation in the field of education.
The 'Uday Gulabrao Shelke Foundation' will carry forward all these initiatives under the leadership of Adv Uday Shelke’s wife, Geetanjali Shelke. The exemplary social work of Adv Uday Gulabrao Shelke will continue to inspire future generations.
Social service, nurturing capacity building, and promoting the creation of a progressive nation through an integrated system.
To facilitate rural development and create a sustainable and progressive society by working on various issues such as infrastructure, education, employment, food, and more.
Inspirational To transform lives and communities through education and empowerment, creating a positive impact and building a brighter future.
Rural students need to be academically empowered, and farmers should have access to modern technology and facilities. This was the vision of Solicitor Gulabrao Shelke, the founder chairman of G.S. Mahangar Bank, and his accomplished son, Adv. Uday Gulabrao Shelke, the chairman of G.S. Mahangar Bank, who dedicated their lives to social service. I am committed to continuing their legacy of social service and fulfilling the dreams they had for society.
After serving as a director at G.S. Mahangar Bank and Ahmednagar District Bank, I established the ‘Uday Gulabrao Shelke Foundation’, a charitable organisation that works for the benefit of the general public. Solicitor Gulabrao Shelke and Adv. Uday Gulabrao Shelke always focused on the welfare of society. They consistently ran various training programmes for the education of rural students, the bright future of the younger generation, the interests of farmers, and women’s empowerment. I will continue to work towards these goals through the foundation.
Geetanjali Uday Shelke