BAIF LIVELIHOODS
BAIF INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND DEVELOPMENT [BISLD]
Background and Association: BAIF Livelihoods, formally recognised as the BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods and Development, stands as a testimony to the evolving aspirations and needs of development in rural India. Established as an Associate Organisation of BAIF, it channels the academic research, knowledge building and thematic support generated by BAIF into actionable, on-ground strategies.
Origin and Purpose: The establishment of BAIF Livelihoods is a response to the growing demand from various states to replicate BAIF’s successful models of sustainable development. Recognising the need to effectively manage its expanding programmes across the country, BAIF formalised the establishment of the BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods and Development on April 16, 2012. This institute was registered under Section 25 of The Companies Act, 1956 (Section 8 of The Companies Act, 2013).
BAIF Livelihoods shoulders the responsibility of bringing programmatic visions to life, drawing on the rich research and development experience of BAIF for over 5 decades in rural livelihoods and sustainable development. With a vast operational footprint spanning four key regions – North, South, East and West – its presence permeates several states such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Goa.
Research and Implementation Synergy: BAIF’s commitment to development research is epitomised by its state-of-the art research station situated near Pune. The BAIF Central Research Station at Urulikanchan stands as both a national and international beacon for research, technology development and knowledge dissemination. In the financial year 2022-23, the centre furthered its reputation by promoting avant-garde technologies through its ISO-certified semen freezing laboratories. These included the provision of frozen semen doses, Sex Sorted Semen doses and the integration of advanced breeding technologies such as OPU-IVF and Genomics right at the doorsteps of farmers within the operational areas of BAIF Livelihoods.
The symbiotic relationship between BAIF and BAIF Livelihoods ensures a seamless integration of applied research with field-level interventions. This holistic approach has facilitated a continuous flow of innovative research and technology transfer to participating families across all regions served by BAIF Livelihoods.
This collaboration between BAIF and BAIF Livelihoods illustrates a perfect confluence of visionary research and ground-level execution, working in tandem for a brighter, sustainable future.
Mission
The Mission of BISLD is to create opportunities of gainful self-employment for the rural families, ensuring sustainable livelihood, enriched environment, improved quality of life and good human values. This is being achieved through skill development, effective use of local resources, extension of climate smart technologies, facilitation for value chains of farm-produce and community participation.
Board of Directors
Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal
Mr. Jagmohan Bajaj
Mr. Deepak Mehta
Mr. Kishor Chaukar
Mr. Sunil Lalbhai
Mr. Girish Sohani
Dr. Devendra Raj Mehta
Director
Mr. Sharad Upasani
Dr. Bharat Kakade
Managing Director
Vision 2030
Sustainable Livelihood
Women Empowerment
Climate Action
Social Enterprises
Research and Development
Health and Education
| Maharashtra Region |
Mr. Sharad Upasani, Chairperson Mr. Popatrao Pawar, Member Mr. Vijay Borade, Member Dr. Alok Juneja, Permanent Invitee Ms. Pritam Chandak, Permanent Invitee Dr. Raviraj Jadhav – Convenor – Regional Director |
| Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh Region |
Mr. Sunil Lalbhai, Chairperson Dr. Dattatreya Rangnekar, Member Mr. Ramesh Sama, Member Dr. Jayant Khadse, Permanent Invitee Mr. Waman Kulkarni, Permanent Invitee Dr. Raviraj Jadhav, Permanent Invitee – Convenor – Regional Director |
| Northern Region |
Dr. Devendra Mehta, Chairperson Mr. Pramodkumar Takawale, Permanent Invitee Mr. Dharmesh Bhavsar, Permanent Invitee Mr. Veerbasappa Dyasa, Permanent Invitee – Convenor – Regional Director |
| Eastern Region |
Mr. Jagmohan Bajaj, Chairperson Mr. G. Mohan Kumar, Member Dr. Rajeshree Joshi, Permanent Invitee Mr. B. Shivarudrappa, Permanent Invitee Mr. Rakesh Warrier, Permanent Invitee – Convenor – Regional Director |
| Southern Region |
Mr. Kishor Chaukar, Chairperson Mr. P. V. A. Ramarao, Member Dr. B. Venkateswarlu, Member Mr. Shrinivas Kulkarni, Permanent Invitee Mr. Yogesh Sawant, Permanent Invitee Mr. B. Shivarudrappa, Permanent Invitee – Convenor – Regional Director |
The programmes of BAIF Livelihoods are being implemented across 17 states of India through a team of senior development professionals and field implementation staff.
The operations are spread over the following Regions:
Head Office : Pune, Maharashtra
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North Region: Regional Office – Prayagraj Mr. Veerbasappa Dyasa, Regional Director |
Mr. Abhishek Pandey, State Head, Uttar Pradesh Mr. Surendra Verdia, State Head, Rajasthan Mr. Sandip Yadav, State Head, Uttarakhand |
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South Region: Regional Office – Hyderabad Mr. B. Shivarudrappa, Regional Director |
Mr. Maltesh Kulkarni, State Head, Karnataka Mr. Bayina Peddi Raju, State Head, Andhra Pradesh Mr. B. K. Hemanth Rao, State Head, Telangana Dr. Manikandan S, State Head, Tamil Nadu |
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East Region: Regional Office – Sambalpur Mr. Rakesh Warrier, Regional Director |
Dr. Vinay Kumar Singh, State Head, Bihar Mr. Sandip Kakade, State Head, Odisha and Chhattisgarh Mr. Dharmendra Tiwari, State Head, Jharkhand |
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West Region: Regional Office – Nashik Dr. Raviraj Jadhav, Regional Director |
Mr. Sudhir Wagle, State Head, Maharashtra and Goa Mr. Jayanti Mori, State Head, Gujarat Mr. Pawan Patidar, State Head, Madhya Pradesh |
Organogram
Internal Committee
| Ms. Lalita Joshi, Presiding Officer |
| Ms. Manasi Chiplunkar, Member | Ms. Sujata Kangude, Member |
| Mr. Sagar Kadao, Member | Ms. Ashlesha Deo, Member |
BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods and Development (BISLD)
Address
BAIF Bhavan, Dr. Manibhai Desai Nagar, Warje, Pune 411 058, India
Phone No.
+91 20 25231661-8
bisld@baif.org.in
Regn. no.
CIN: U73200PN2012NPLC42984
Rajasthan
Address
Near Community Hall,
Hiran Magri, Sector 14,
Udaipur 313 002, Rajasthan
Phone Number
+91-294-2640133
Uttar Pradesh
Address
BAIF Bhavan, 27 A, Tagore Town, Prayagraj (Allahabad) 211 002, Uttar Pradesh
Phone Number
+91 532-3500117
Uttarakhand
Address
Nathanpur Ring Road,
Mussoori Bypass (Jogiwala),
P.O. Nehrugram 248 014,
Dehradun
Phone Number
+91-135-3566165
Karnataka
Address
‘Kamadhenu’, P.B. No. 3, Sharada Nagar, Tiptur 572 201, Tumkur, Karnataka
Phone Number
+91-8134-250658
Telangana
Address
House No: 17-1-382/SN/52, Srinivasa Nagar Colony,
Near Sports Club, Champapet, Hyderabad 500 059,
Telangana
Phone Number
+91-40-24075405
Andhra Pradesh
Address
House No: 23-1185, VishnuKundi Nagar, Vinukonda 522 647, District Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Phone Number
Tamil Nadu
Address
5 /268 A, Behind BDO Office Jawalagiri Main Road,
Thally, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu 635 118
Phone Number
+91 9677920224
Bihar
Address
A.G. Colony, Ashiana Nagar,
Patna 800 025,
Bihar
Phone Number
+91-612-2292486
Odisha / Chhattisgarh
Address
Plot No. 1565/2682,
At Bhatra, PO. Dhanupali,
Sambalpur 768 005,
Odisha
Phone Number
Jharkhand
Address
Road No. 4 B, Ashok Nagar,
Ranchi 834 002,
Jharkhand
Phone Number
+91-651-3505973
Maharashtra
Address
BAIF-MITTRA Bhavan, Opp. Nivas Homes, Behind Bodhale Nagar, Nasik-Pune Highway, Nasik, 422 011, Maharashtra
Phone Number
+91-253-2416057
Gujarat (South)
Address
BAIF Vrindavan Campus, Lachhakadi, P.O. Gangpur Tal.Vansda, Dist. Navsari 396 580, Gujarat
Phone Number
+91-2630-244005
bisld.sgt@baif.org.in
Gujarat (Central)
Address
3rd Floor, Indra Complex, Near Amarjyot Society, Manjalpur, Vadodara 390 004, Gujarat
Phone Number
+91-265-2654897
bisld.gujarat@baif.org.in
Madhya Pradesh
Address
E7/226, Bharat Nagar Road, Near Dhanvantari Complex, Arera Colony, Bhopal 462 016, Madhya Pradesh
Phone Number
0755-2561580