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

Chairperson

Mr. Jagmohan Bajaj

Director

Mr. Deepak Mehta

Director

Mr. Kishor Chaukar

Director

Mr. Sunil Lalbhai

Director

Mr. Girish Sohani

Director

Dr. Devendra Raj Mehta

Director

Mr. Sharad Upasani

Director

Dr. Bharat Kakade

Managing Director

Vision 2030

Sustainable Livelihood

Women Empowerment

Climate Action

Social Enterprises

Research and Development

Health and Education

Regional Advisory Boards
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

Programme Coverage

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

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

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

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

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
Office Locations

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

Email

bisld@baif.org.in

Regn. no.

CIN: U73200PN2012NPLC42984

Northern Region

Rajasthan

Address

BAIF Bhavan, 18-G Block,
Near Community Hall,
Hiran Magri, Sector 14,
Udaipur 313 002, Rajasthan

Phone Number

+91-294-2640133

E-mail

bisld.rajasthan@baif.org.in

Uttar Pradesh

Address

BAIF Bhavan, 27 A, Tagore Town, Prayagraj (Allahabad) 211 002, Uttar Pradesh

Phone Number

+91 532-3500117

E-mail

bisld.up@baif.org.in

Uttarakhand

Address

Nathanpur Ring Road,
Mussoori Bypass (Jogiwala),
P.O. Nehrugram 248 014,
Dehradun

Phone Number

+91-135-3566165

E-mail

bisld.uttarakhand@baif.org.in
Southern Region

Karnataka

Address

‘Kamadhenu’, P.B. No. 3, Sharada Nagar, Tiptur 572 201, Tumkur,  Karnataka

Phone Number

+91-8134-250658

E-mail

bisld.karnataka@baif.org.in

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

E-mail

bisld.telangana@baif.org.in

Andhra Pradesh

Address

House No: 23-1185, VishnuKundi Nagar, Vinukonda 522 647, District Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Phone Number

E-mail

bisld.ap@baif.org.in

Tamil Nadu

Address

5 /268 A, Behind BDO Office Jawalagiri Main Road,
Thally, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu 635 118

Phone Number

+91 9677920224

E-mail

bisld.tamilnadu@baif.org.in
Eastern Region

Bihar

Address

House No. A/115, Park Road,
A.G. Colony, Ashiana Nagar,
Patna 800 025,
Bihar

Phone Number

+91-612-2292486

E-mail

bisld.bihar@baif.org.in

Odisha / Chhattisgarh

Address

Plot No. 1565/2682,
At Bhatra, PO. Dhanupali,
Sambalpur  768 005,
Odisha

Phone Number

+91-789-4418530

E-mail

bisld.odisha@baif.org.in

Jharkhand

Address

House No. 369 A,
Road No. 4 B, Ashok Nagar,
Ranchi 834 002,
Jharkhand

Phone Number

+91-651-3505973

E-mail

bisld.jharkhand@baif.org.in
Western Region

Maharashtra

Address

BAIF-MITTRA Bhavan, Opp. Nivas Homes, Behind Bodhale Nagar, Nasik-Pune Highway, Nasik, 422 011, Maharashtra

Phone Number

+91-253-2416057

E-mail

bisld.maharashtra@baif.org.in

Gujarat (South)

Address

BAIF Vrindavan Campus, Lachhakadi, P.O. Gangpur Tal.Vansda, Dist. Navsari 396 580, Gujarat

Phone Number

+91-2630-244005

E-mail

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

E-mail

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

E-mail

bisld.mp@baif.org.in