BAIF Participation in UN Convention on Biological Diversity
BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune, an accredited Observer Organization of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD), participated in the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP16)…
BAIF awarded National Water Award
Hon. President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the 5th National Water Awards 2023 for “Best Civil Society” on BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune today at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi…
BAIF-developed livestock chip launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi launched the ‘Unified Genomic Chip’ – ‘Gau’ chip for cattle and ‘Mahish’ chip for buffaloes at Pohara Devi, Washim, Maharashtra, thereby heralding….
Swaran Sutlej Project launched by Nutricia International Private Limited (Danone) and BAIF in Punjab
Global food nutrition giant – Nutricia International Private Limited (Danone) and BAIF Development Research Foundation announced a three-year programme to train about 5,000 smallholder…
BAIF and NIAB Collaborative Research on Animal Biotechnology
BAIF Development Research Foundation, an organisation working at Pan-India level in rural development, with special focus on genetic improvement, health care and systematic herd…
BAIF-Tata Chemicals MoU to boost Rural Development and Green Solutions
A MoU was signed between BAIF Development Research Foundation and Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) to advance the production of Spineless Cactus and Hybrid Napier, as a part of its effort to drive sustainable agricultural solutions….
58th Foundation Day of BAIF celebrated
The 58th Foundation Day of BAIF was celebrated by BAIF Offices in all the operational areas in 15 states on August 24 with pride and joy….
Bamboo for a Green Economy
There is a need to promote bamboo-based rural enterprises to generate employment in villages, stated Dr. Anil Kakodkar, former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission of India and presently…
BAIF celebrates 104th birth anniversary of Dr. Manibhai Desai
Dr. Manibhai Desai, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and a messiah of the rural poor, walked tall in the development world. His charismatic and legendary leadership…
Let’s Green Up to Cool Down this Earth Day!
.Let’s Green Up to Cool Down this Earth Day! BAIF pledges to continue its efforts to green Mother Earth through enteric methane emissions reduction, soil health…
Pilot Park to promote Cactus as the Green Gold crop of India established in Pune
On March 11, 2024, Shri. Giriraj Singh, Hon. Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of India, inaugurated the first of its kind…
BAIF Pune celebrates 75th Republic Day
January 26, 2024. Unbridled Patriotism, Pride and Passion marked the 75 th celebration of India’s Republic Day at BAIF Head Office in Pune….
Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub launched in India
The five-nation One CGIAR Initiative – Nature+: Nature Positive Solutions in India inched ahead with the launch of the Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub (CBE-IH) as…
Indian Green Credit Programme: A step ahead of Carbon Credits
BAIF and other Civil Society Organisations have a major role in facilitating local individuals and entities to avail of green credits. Broadening of the…
ICAR Recognises BAIF as a Voluntary Centre on Millets
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, the apex agricultural research institution in the country, has approved and recognised BAIF Development Research Foundation as a Voluntary Centre on Millets (Finger Millets)…
Healthy Soil for a Healthy Planet: Focus of BAIF
BAIF has adopted a Pro-Soil approach in all its land-based programmes. Based on this focus on Nature, BAIF has been implementing programmes with smart soil and water management practices which…
BAIF Study Centre for Village Field Work
BAIF has been functioning as a coveted study centre for Management students pursuing their post-graduation in Rural Management for many years. IRMA, Anand, a premier Institute for Rural Management in India, deputed…
Another landmark MoU between BAIF and Odisha Government
BAIF Development Research Foundation signed an MoU with the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Government…
Birth Centenary of Shri. Arvind Mafatlal, former Chairman of BAIF celebrated
The birth centenary of Shri. Arvind Mafatlal, former Chairman of BAIF, was celebrated in Chitrakoot and Mumbai with quiet dignity and in perfect synchronisation with the simple lif …
National Group Meet: Rabi 2023-24 of All India Coordinated Research Project on Forage Crops and Utilization hosted by BAIF
Dr. T.R. Sharma, Deputy Director General – Crop Sciences, ICAR, New Delhi chaired the inaugural session. While highlighting the highest milkproducing states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh…
Foundation Day celebrated at BAIF Central Research Station
The 57 Foundation Day of BAIF was celebrated on August 24, 2023 at BAIF Central Research Station at Urulikanchan near Pune. Mrs. Ritu Chhabria, Managing Trustee, Mukul Madhav Foundation…
Signing of MoU between BAIF and NDDB
An MoU was signed between National Dairy Development Board and BAIF Development Research Foundation on the 57th Foundation Day of BAIF on August 24, 2023 for promotion of collaborative…
BAIF celebrates 77th Independence Day of the country
India stepped into its 77th Independence Day after completing 76 years of independence. The day also marked the culmination of the nationwide enthusiastic celebration of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”…
Disaster Management: BAIF’s Response to Flood-Hit Victims of Uttarakhand
In line with its mission of rehabilitation of rural communities, BAIF has always stepped forward to provide immediate relief to families affected by various natural calamities in…
BAIF and Godavari Cooperative Milk Union reinforce their partnership in Dairy Value Chain Development
The more than five-decades-old association between BAIF and Godavari Cooperative Milk Union, Kopargaon which has always been marked by mutual understanding…
Adoption of Feed Additives for reduction in enteric emission by Ruminants
‘Harit Dhara’ is an anti-methanogenic feed supplement with methane emission reduction properties. This carbon offsetting technology with its nature-positive benefits, was recently launched…
Triple Project – Watershed, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Launch
June 7 was an important dateline in the calendar of BAIF/BAIF Livelihoods and ACG Cares Foundation. On this day, under the joint CSR partnership, a watershed…
On World Environment Day, BAIF Pledges to step up its Carbon Positive Initiatives
The Global Environment Community including the United Nations, has been setting targets to control global warming for saving the future generation. However, the pace of temperature rise has accelerated unexpectedly due…
Nature-positive Initiatives demonstrated across BAIF
The Global Environment Community including the United Nations, has been setting targets to control global warming for saving the future generation. However, the pace of temperature rise has accelerated unexpectedly due…
Innovative farmer rolls out more recognised and registered upland rice varieties
Rice Varieties “Kirti ” and “Madhura “, developed by Mavanji Pawar, an innovative tribal farmer from Jawhar, Palghar District of Maharashtra, have been recognised and registered under Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer’s…