The CSM was set up by Pravara Medical Trust, Loni and Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Loni as a separate Unit in the year 2001, outside the confines of a medical, dental, nursing and physiotherapy colleges so that it could enrich itself through wider interaction with the various disciplines of medicine, allied health sciences, natural and social sciences and community groups. The Center was recognized as a Constituent Unit of Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences – Deemed University by Ministry of HRD, & UGC.