BAIF Bhavan, Pune, an integral part of the legacy of BAIF, has completed three decades today. On June 19, 1996, the BAIF Bhavan and the Management Training Centre – the dream of our Founder – Late Dr. Manibhai Desai, an associate of Mahatma Gandhi, were inaugurated by then Canadian High Commissioner, Mr. Stanley Gooch. The premises spread over 2 ha and which houses various facilities – the Head Office, Training Classrooms, Hostel and Canteen, amidst a green canopy with diverse flora and fauna and forming a shelterbelt for improved micro-climate and biodiversity conservation, has been a testament to the growth of the organisation.
Over the years these premises have welcomed and nurtured young professionals with a desire to contribute to sustainable development of Rural India. It has also had the honour of receiving national and international dignitaries and wellwishers who have expressed their support for fulfilling the mission of BAIF. With its presence in 7 states three decades ago, today, BAIF has expanded to 18 states, reaching out to more than 4 million families in more than 100,000 villages and moving steadily towards Viksit Bharat@2047.
