BISLD-UP ANNUAL REPRT 2021-22

ANNUAL

REPORT

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BAIF INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND DEVELOPMENT
BAIF Bhawan, 27-A, Tagore Town, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh -211002
Phone -0532-3500117, 3500118, e-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Manibhai Desai BAIF Founder

Founder, BAIF Dr. Manibhai Desai was born in a farmer's
family at Kosmada village of Surat district of Gujarat
on April 27, 1920. As a student, he joined Mahatma
Gandhi during the Quit India Movement. In August
1945, on an invitation from Gandhiji, he went to
Sevagram Ashram in Wardha where he was
in luenced by Gandhiji's views on Gram Swarajya.

BAIF is a development organization and
research institution established in 1967 by Dr.
Manibhai Desai, a disciple of Father of Nation-
Mahatma Gandhi with the mission of creating the
gainful self-employment opportunities for the rural
families especially the disadvantaged sections, of the
society, ensuring sustainable livelihood, enriched
environment, improved quality of life and good
human values. BAIF is a non-pro it, secular and
professionally managed organization. It later took a
multidisciplinary approach to create sustainable
livelihoods that covers management of natural
resources, tree- based farming system through the
Wadi programme and women empowerment leading
to improved lives. The relevance and effectiveness of
this work is vindicated by the fact that presently it has
the overwhelming participation of farmers over
93,738 villages and 31,33,000 families.

The programme addresses various social
development needs that improves the quality of life
through better health, reduced drudgery, enriched &
sustainable environment and enhanced capacities of
the participants and their families. BAIF's approach
thus has been the family-centric, the human element
and inclusiveness of the women who play a key role in
rural livelihood. In today's changing needs, BAIF is
striving to keep abreast with relevant and modern
technologies such as Sexed-sorted semen, Climate
change adaption and resilient activities and thus,
poised to overcome the development challenges of
tomorrow. Field programmes are now being
implemented by BAIF Institute for Sustainable
Livelihoods and Development through its various
state branches.

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BAIF GROUP

· BAIF Development Research Foundation (BAIF)- Public Trust under Bombay
Public Trust Act, 1950. Founded in 1967 by Dr. Manibhai Desai.

· BAIF Livelihoods-Not for pro it Company under Section 25 of the Company's Act,
1956 (Section 8 of the companies Act of 2013). Established on April 16, 2012.

· BAIF Agro and Biotechnology Pvt. Ltd, (BABTPL).
· Vasundhara Agri- Horti Producer Company Ltd. (VAPCOL).

GOVERNANCE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BAIF LIVELIHOODS

ADVISORY BOARD MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

1. Mr. J.L. Bajaj 1. Dr. Raviraj Jadhav
2. Mr. K.A Chaukar 2. Mr. V.K Mishra
3. Mr. B.K Kakade 3. Mr. Manoj Arora
4. Dr. A.B Pande 4. Ms. Khalida F. Khan
5. Dr. Raviraj Jadhav 5. Mr. Sanjeev Chanda
6. Mr. V K Mishra 6. Mr. D C Verma

7. Mr. Kamlesh Kumar

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CONTENTS 6
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1. ABOUT BAIF 8
2. FROM THE DESK OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR 9
3. FROM THE DESK OF STATE HEAD 10
4. WHAT WE DO
5. BAIF LIVELIHOODS AT A GLANCE 11-12
6. BAIF'S FOOTPRINT 13-18
7. UP COVERAGE POSITION 19-25
8. PROJECT GLIMPSES 26-28
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v LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 33-34
v LIVESTOCK PROJECTS
v MULTI ACTIVITY PROJECTS 35
v FIELD BASED RESEARCH PROJECTS 36
v WOMEN-CENTRIC PROJECTS 37
v RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT 38
9. TRAINING & CAPAPCITY BUILDING DIVISION 38
10. INAUGURATION OF BAIF BHAWAN 38
11. BISLD UP ORGANOGRAM
12. HUMAN RESOURCE
13. STAFF WELFARE COMMITTEE
14. INTERNAL COMMITTEE

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ABOUT BAIF

· This logo of BAIF endeavors to describe its purpose and commitment to
sustainable development in rural India.

· It portrays a critical natural resource, namely land (depicted by crops, grass,
and leaves), respects the usefulness of livestock (exemplified by cow) which
converts straw into milk, it reveals the importance of agriculture industry
(demonstrated by a wheel) and innovation (shown by a microscope).

· Finally signifies the resultant prosperity (represented by the petals of a
blooming lotus, the national flower of India). The Circumscribing bell
resonates with the laudable vision of the Foundation. The Sanskrit inscription
'Ann Bahu Kurvat Tad Vratam' denotes 'We pledge to grow more food'.

VISION Building a self- reliant rural society, assured of food security, safe
drinking water, good health, gender equality, low child mortality,
literacy, high moral values and clean environment.

MISSION Our mission is to create opportunities of gainful self- employment for
rural families, especially disadvantaged sections, ensuring livelihood,
enriched environment, improved quality of life and good human
values. This is being achieved through development, research,
effective use of local resources, extension of appropriate technologies
and upgradation of skills and capabilities with community
participation. BAIF is non- political, secular and professionally
managed organization.

OUR Our mission is to create opportunities of gainful self- employment for
APPROCH rural families, especially disadvantaged sections, ensuring
livelihood, enriched environment, improved quality of life and good
human values. This is being achieved through development, research,
effective use of local resources, extension of appropriate
technologies and upgradation of skills and capabilities with
community participation. BAIF is non- political, secular and
professionally managed organization.

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FROM THE DESK OF
REGIONAL DIRECTOR-NORTH

It gives me immense pleasure to present Annual Report of BAIF Livelihoods – Uttar Pradesh for
year 2021-22. It is a long journey of 47 year from 1975 since BAIF started programme in Prayagraj and
Banda district which are now spread across all 75 districts of the state and have achieved many
milestones in diversi ied sector of rural development. Livestock Development focusing on Genetic
improvement through doorstep AI services, Delivery of AI with Sex sorted semen especially in
resource poor area like Bundelkhand, support for feed and fodder and health care services;
Productivity enhancement in agriculture through input support, Fruit trees and vegetable cultivation,
introducing new interventions for water use ef iciency, education and livelihood support for illiterate
women are some of the important achievements through our projects during the year which are
contributing in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

Programmes which are now spread across 36, 390 villages in state have been able to generate
an asset in the form of productive dairy animals (Over 3 Lakh female calves produced every year),
small ruminants, fruit orchards, Various structures, equipment and skilled manpower which has
helped to improve livelihoods of over 10 lakh families and contributing in economy of the state.

It has been possible due to generous support of our partners and funders including Govt. of
India, Govt of Uttar Pradesh, NABARD, HDFC Bank, Rosa Power Supply Company Ltd, Dalmia Bharat
Foundation, HCL Foundation, BMGF, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sistema Bio and faith and active
participation of rural families in our programmes.

I also gratefully acknowledge valuable support and guidance of BAIF Management and
dedicated efforts taken by our state team.

We remain indebted towards society and look forward to reaching out to poorest of poor to
improve their livelihood and make them atmanirbhar.



Dr. Raviraj Jadhav

(Regional Director)

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FOREWARD

Its pleasure to get opportunity to present the journey of BISLD -UP in Yr. 21-22. UP Program cover
all 75 districts with outreach of 36,390 villages, bene iting more than 10.12 lac families. The Livestock
Development Programme is continuing as the key programme in Uttar Pradesh.

This Programme is providing gainful self - employment to more than 1230 rural youths. During the
year 2021-22, a total of 20,07181 Als with were performed with an average of 136 AI/CDC/month. BSM
centres have emerged as an effective tool of Livelihood options for rural youths.

Another feat during the year 2021-22 is performance of 30940 A.I. using sorted semen technology.
This was done under the inancial assistance provided by Corporate Houses, NABARD, CSR & State Govt.
Out of total 30940 A.I. performed, a total of 26577 calves were reported in which 92.52% (24590) were
Female calves! The results are very encouraging. Although the technology is highly appreciated by the
cattle owners, but the Sorted Semen A.I service is still expensive enough to be afforded by all of them and
is therefore presently being implemented successfully in Corporate or Govt. funded Projects only.

Goat A.I. has also been initiated in 16 districts of U.P. Side by side, the Fodder Development Program
was also started and has been well accepted by the farmers. With the implementation of interventions
viz. Goat A.I., Sorted Semen A.I., promotion of Fodder Cultivation, Backyard Poultry etc. the Programme
can truly be seen as moving towards a Comprehensive Livestock Development

Besides Cattle Development, Farm-based Livelihoods, Renewable Energy, Women Empowerment,
Education & Capacity Building are other thematic areas where Programmes were started in 21-22. A
Holistic Rural Development Project was started with the support of the HDFC Bank in Raebareli &
Kaushambi districts in 25 & 15 villages of the Deeh block of Raebareli & Nevada Kaushambi, respectively.
Through Functional Literacy & formation of SHGs, 729 women participated in Capacity Building &
Women Empowerment Program in Bundelkhand.

Another Women centric project was implemented in Ramgarh block of Amethi, funded by
Mahindra and Mahindra. In this Project, women played a leading role in vegetable cultivation. They were
also imparted tractor driving classes. To demonstrate and popularize use of renewable energy, 385 Solar
Street lights were installed in needy places of villages and 600 Solar lanterns were provided to weaker
families with school going children in Kaushambi & Raebareli

In the project funded by Bio Systema, a total of 132 Bio-Digesters have been installed and these are
producing gas equivalent to 12 cylinders per year. State team has played noticeable role to make our
presence in in various development sectors of the state

We are grateful to our donors Govt. of U.P., Department of Animal Husbandry, NABARD, HDCFC
BANK Ltd, Rosa power supply Company Ltd, Dalmia Bharat Foundation, HCL Foundation, Sistema Bio,
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for their valuable support. We look forwards to make our programmes
more comprehensive & impactful in year ahead.

V.K .M ishra

(State Head)

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WHAT WE DO





Sustaina ble Rural Research for
Development Developm ent



Rural Natural Resource
Livelihoods Management Livestock Development



Livestock Tree-b ased Plant and Crops
Development Farming

Water- focused Livelihoods
Interdisciplinary
Re search

Emerging The matic
Areas
Cross- Cutting Themes
Renewable Energy
Climate
Resilience Information &
Biodiversity Communication
Conservation
Technology


Enterprise Value Chain
Promotion Development

Women Empowerment

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BAIF LIVELIHOODS AT A GLANCE

BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods and Development (BAIF Livelihoods) is a not-for
profit company registered on April 16th, 2012, under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now
Section 8 of the companies Act 2013) (CIN-U73200PN2012NPL142984) having its registered
office at Dr. Manibhai Desai Nagar, Warje, Pune - 411058.

The multidisciplinary programmes of BAIF Livelihoods ISLD are spread across 325
districts reaching out to over 31.33 lakh families. Through these widespread programs the
organization is able to facilitate socio-economic transformation of rural poor families.

Various programs implemented through the organization have resulted in sustainable
growth in household income, improved access to natural resources and clean energy, improved
soil and water quality and improved quality of life especially women and children.

The programmes of BAIF Livelihoods are being implemented across 12 states of India
through a team of senior development professionals and field implementation staff. The
operations are spread over the following Regions:

North Region : Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.
Eastern Region : Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha.
Western Region : Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
Southern Region : Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.

The Regional Headquarters are located at:

v Prayagraj (North).
v Hyderabad (South).
v Ranchi (East).
v Nasik (West).

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BAIF'S FOOT PRINT

BAIF is operational in the 12 states and 325 districts covering over 93,738 villages
and 31,33,000 families.

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UTTAR PRADESH PROGRAMME

DIVERGENCE AND SURMOUNT

BAIF Development Research Foundation made a modest beginning in Uttar Pradesh through Cattle
Development Programme in the year 1976 in Banda and Allahabad (now Prayagraj) districts in collaboration
with "Prayag Chitrakoot Krishi Avam Godhan Vikas Nigam Limited, Karwi" with an objective to create
productive assets at the doorsteps of the farmers in the form of crossbred cows, which can yield more than 2100
litres of milk per lactation.

The impact of the programme was well appreciated by the farmers and policy makers. After critical
analysis and evaluation of the programme by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of UP, attempts
were taken to further scale up the programme.

Later on, looking at the success of the programme, the Government of India recognized BAIF as a reliable
rural development agency and provided support to its rural development programmes under the IRDP Scheme
which was later merged with its new SGSY scheme. The programme was further expanded to 311 centers in 42
districts with the help of DRDAs. With support of various projects with Govt, CSRs and other partners, program is
now spread across all 75 districts of the state and is serving as a tool for sustainable livelihood for the families
through improvement in milk production through dairy cattle and buffalo. Various projects on Watershed
Development, Ravines and Sodic land development, Diversi ied Agriculture, Sericulture, Human Health, Women
empowerment and strengthening of Local POs are also taken up in different parts of the state.

Programme of BISLD UP is now spread across all 75 districts of the state bene itting over 10.12 Lakh
families in 36,039 villages of the state.

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PROJECT GLIMPSES

LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The impact of the programme was well appreciated by the farmers and policy makers. After
critical analysis and evaluation of the programme by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government
of UP, attempts were taken to further scale up the programme.

Later on, looking at the success of the programme, the Government of India recognized BAIF as a
reliable rural development agency and provided support to its rural development programmes under the
IRDP Scheme which was later merged with its new SGSY scheme. The programme was further expanded
to 311 centers in 42 districts with the help of DRDAs. With support of various projects with Govt, CSRs and
other partners, program is now spread across all 75 districts of the state and is serving as a tool for
sustainable livelihood for the families through improvement in milk production through dairy cattle and
buffalo. Various projects on Watershed Development, Ravines and Sodic land development, Diversi ied
Agriculture, Sericulture, Human Health, Women empowerment and strengthening of Local POs are also
taken up in different parts of the state. Programme of BISLD UP is now spread across all 75 districts of the
state bene itting over 10.12 Lakh families in 36,039 villages of the state.

Livestock Development Programme is the major program of BISLD- U.P. which is spread across all
the districts of the state. It aims at improving the livestock breed through arti icial insemination for
enhanced production. Promotion of goat husbandry and backyard poultry is encouraged especially for
landless, small and marginal farmers. The Livestock Development Programme is being implemented as a
tool with a focus for ensuring sustainable livelihood and improved productivity and enhanced milk
production.

Dairying being an attractive source of livelihood has great scope in bringing economic
development by increasing income and employment opportunities. It is found to be the most important
allied activity to agriculture that gives ready source of income especially for small and marginal farmers
and agricultural laborers.

Keeping this in mind, Livestock Development Programme is continued since 1976 which has acted
as a tool to ensure sustainable livelihood through increase in milk production. The programme covers
the adoption of Cattle and Buffalo breeding services with introduction of new technologies at the
doorstep of the farmers. Extension support for livestock management and dairy practices is an integral
part of the programme. The key components are: -

· Genetic improvement of livestock through Arti icial insemination centers each catering to a
Cluster of about 12-15 villages.

· Increased productivity by breed improvement through Arti icial Insemination.

· Preventive health care.

· Promotion of fodder production and feed management.

· Facilitation to develop value chains.

· Health care support for small ruminants.
These services are provided at the doorstep of the farmer through a well-trained technician who

looks after the operation of the center which is established at the village level with all required
equipment's.

During the year 2021-22, 1230 Livestock centers were in operation, which were established with
the support of Govt. and other support organizations.

Out of these 1230 centers, 157centres in Bundelkhand region were supported by DoAH, and 7

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centers by Corporates under comprehensive development programmes. Rest of the 1066 centers
established under various programmes are now operated on self-sustain mode under BAIF
Sustainable Model programme during post project. Considering bene it of programme to rural
families, HDFC Bank provided partial support to 421centers during the last quarter of the year.

During the year, 20,07,181 AI were performed serving Over 9.41 lakh families in the state and
692996 upgraded calves are produced under this programme. The total milk production of 20,33,404
metric tons is estimated per year from progenies born under the programme.

Species and breed wise AI Propor on is as below:

Year Wise Performance of AI in (Lakh)

25 YEAR WISE PROGRESS

Number of AI (Lakhs)

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16.32 16.98 19.7 18.87 18.35 20.07

15 14.01

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0 2016 - 17 2017 - 18 2018 - 19 2019 - 20 2020 - 21 2021 - 22
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Project : Livestock Development Programme in Bundelkhand
Supported by : Department o f Animal Husbandry, Government o f Uttar Pradesh
Location : 7 districts o f Bundelkhand

The Bundelkhand region is secluded
due to the natural geography and roughness
of the climate.

Looking at the regional conditions
and need of Bundelkhand area, a special
package was announced by Govt. of India in
year 2011. MoU was signed between BAIF
and DoAH, Govt of UP with an objective to
improve breed of cattle and Buffalo. BAIF
established 120 Livestock Development
cum Arti icial Insemination Centres in 7
districts (Jhansi, Lalitpur, Jalaun, Hamirpur,
Mahoba, Banda, and Chitrakoot) of
Bundelkhand during year 2011-12 in irst
phase of project. Based on initial results, programme was further continued, and 52 more centres were
established in second phase during year 2019-20. During the year 2021-22 total 172 centers were
operational.

During second phase of project, Sex
Sorted semen with potential to produce
90% female calves was introduced in
project with an objective to produce a
greater number of female calves which will
serve as an asset for farmer. Since 2019 to
March 2022 total 82,434 AI were
performed with Sex sorted semen and
21515 calves are produced out of which
19938 (92.6%) are female calves.
Programme is well adopted and bene itting
rural families in Bundelkhand area.
Continuation of programme will create long
term impact in the region.

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Project: Livestock Development Programme-a tool to increase farmer's income
through activities leads to economic growth.

Supported by : HDFC Bank Ltd.
Location : 421 Livestock Development Centers in 53 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Objective of the Project

· Continued delivery of door-step breed
enhancement and livestock management
services leading to breed improvement
and improved animal health.

· Enable sustainable operations of existing
Livestock Development Centers through
a comprehensive convergence model of
grass-roots skill development, service
delivery and livelihood generation.

· Creation of awareness among farmers
about the bene its of improved bovine
management.

· Increase overall milk production and
income of dairy farmers contributing to
doubling income

Major Components

The major components are as follows:
· Breeding Services for bovines
· Farmer's training
· Green Fodder Demonstration

Project Achievement

ü 421 Livestock Development Centers are in
operation with trained & experienced AI
technicians in 53 districts.

ü Deployment of team for technical support
ü 182632 AIs are performed in Cows/

Buffaloes (average 145 AI per center per
month) against target of 126300 AI from
Jan'22 to Mar'22.
ü Centers are supported with Extension
Materials to aware and educate farmers
about good practices for better Livestock
management.

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Project : To enhance the milk production through livestock breed improvement and
capacity building of communities in identi ied villages of Ramgarh and
Jawaharpur in Sitapur and Nigohi in Shahjahanpur District.

Supported by : Dalmia Bharat Foundation.
Location : Ramgarh and Jawaharpur area of district Sitapur and Nigohi area in district

Shahjahanpur.

Objective of the Project

· To enhance the income of farmers, especially small and marginal families through increase of
milk production and productivity of livestock through breed improvement and use of new
technologies.

· To introduce new technologies like Sorted Semen in project area.
· To create awareness among farmers regarding good practices for feeding and management of

dairy animals.

Major Component

· To establish Livestock Development
Centers in project area.

· To perform the AIs through Sorted Semen.
· To organize infertility camps with

convergence
· Farmers training and capacity building.

Project Achievement

ü 2209 AI performed through conventional AI
and 540 sorted AI.

ü 12 infertility camps have been organized the convergence and 283 animals were treated.
ü 03 calf rallies were organized, 01 at each location. 234 female calves were registered in these

rallies.
ü Impact study of the project was done which revealed increase in 1 Lakh liter of milk in

project area.
ü Looking to the impact of the project, it is mutually decided to establish 10 new CDCs (04 in

Shahjahanpur and 06 in Sitapur District) in nearby 03 Sugarcane plants.

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Spectacular Sensation

Dairy Animal Husbandry
1. Mr Shailesh Shukla

· Name of the farmer: Mr Shailesh Shukla
· Village Arthana under CDC Jawaharpur,

Sitapur
· Family members: 10
· Land: 04 acre cultivated land
· Joined with BISLD- DBF project in April 2018
· At the time of joining, he had 06 dairy animals
· Intervention supported: AI through sorted

semen, fodder seed support, micronutrients
and support of dewormer doses
· Output: 03 HFX and 02 Sahiwal female calves
borne, and 01 project heifer is pregnant.
Animal sold with value of Rs 80,000/-.

Dairy Animal Husbandry
2. Mr Gyan Prakash

· Name of farmer/ participant: Mr Gyan
Prakash S/o Bazi Lal

· Village- Pipari under CDC Jawaharpur, Sitapur
· Family members: 12
· Land: 2.6 Acre
· Joined BISLD- DBF project in August 2018
· At the time of joining, he had 02 buffaloes.
· Interventions supported: AI through sorted

semen, micronutrients and support of
dewormer doses.
· Output: 02 Murrah Buffalo calves borne ( one
each from conventional AI and sorted semen).
01 heifer is pregnant.
· At present milk production is 15 liter/day. Per
day milk sale is 10 liters@ Rs 36.00/liter.
Yearly milk sale is worth Rs 1.3 Lakh. .
· Other Impact: Before the project he was not
using dewormer and mineral mixture, after
adopting improved practices of dairy
husbandry these buffaloes came in heat after
03 month of calving.

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Project Title : ''Sex Sorted Semen AI project on saturation mode for smallholder dairy
farmers.''

Supported by : Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Location : 8 districts of Eastern U.P. (Project Period : Sept' 21- April' 22)

Objective of the Project

· To promote the adoption of sorted semen by
dairy farmers.

· To produce sizeable number of female
progenies in selected villages.

· To demonstrate the visible impact to various
stake holders.

Major Components

· Extensive Promotional & extension for
awareness about sorted semen in selected
villages.

· A.I with use of sorted semen at subsidized
rates.

· Involvement of various Govt. of icials related
to AH department for promotion of activity.

· Data recording of farmers digitally.

· Develops linkages with various stake holders.

Project Achievement

District wise, Centres under project
(September 2021 - March 2022).

Sr. No . District Name No of No. of AI
CDC performed with
1 Deoria
2 Gorakhpur sorted semen
3 Kushi Nagar 2 628
4 Maharajganj 5 1843
5 Pratapgarh 4 1619
6 Prayagraj 4 1147
7 Siddarth Nagar 3 724
8 Sultanpur 6 1953
2 564
Total 4 1390
30 9868

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Project : “Breed improvement in Bovine through sorted semen”
Supported by : HCL Foundation.
Location : Behendar, Kothawan & Kachhauna block of Hardoi district.

Objective of the Project

· To enhance the milk production through new technologies and support to backward linkages.
· To develop local youths through training on sustainable livelihoods.

Major Components

· Promotion of breeding services through establishment of New Cattle Breeding centers.
· Promotion of sorted semen at subsidized rate.
· Heifer Management.

Project Achievement

ü 6 new Livestock Development centers established in project area.
ü 1845 A.I. with sorted semen were performed up to March 2022.

Female calves were born during the year; Owners of these calves were supported for calf care
activities.

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MULTI-ACTIVITY BASED PROJECTS

Project : "Holistic Rural Development Project (HRDP) - Kaushambi"
Supported by : HDFC Bank Ltd.
Location : 15 villages of Block Newada, District Kaushambi
Project Period : 1st December 2021 to 31st March 2025.

Goal of the Project

Improving the quality of life of the community through sustainable livelihoods development,
Ef icient use of natural resources through improved technology and institution building.

Major Components

The major components covered under this project are livestock development, Climate-smart
Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Environmental and renewable energy, Health and
Education, Quality of life and women empowerment. Through these interventions, over 1800 families
are expected to be bene itted through project interventions.

Climate Resilient Agriculture Natural Resource
Management

HOLISTIC RURAL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Women Empowerment and Health and Education
Skills Development

Project Achievement

ü 225 Solar Street Lights installed.
ü 5 Sprinkler with rain gun installed.
ü 600 Solar home lights provided to

students.
ü 70 Sorted Sex Semen AI performed.
ü 15 Animal Health Camps conducted.
ü 5 SHGs formed.
ü 300 Nutritional Garden developed.
ü 15 Human Health Camps conducted.
ü O1 Smart School developed.

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SMART SCHOOL

“Education is one of the key areas to focus”. The Upper Primary School, Khigirpur Kailai, Newada,
Kaushambi, have been selected under the smart school initiative under HRDP project supported by HDFC
Bank

Five interventions were taken up under the smart school:
1. Smart Class
2. Library setup
3. Science lab
4. Drinking water
5. Renovation & Sanitation
Smart Classrooms enable technology-in-education to provide an interactive learning environment in
the school. Digital classrooms make learning fun for children and help teachers acquire modern techniques.
Pictorial/visual learning enhances the students' interest in reading and learning.
Flat interactive panel (full digital screen touch) were installed under the smart class.After installation,
the students have more interest in studying with the help of audio-visual effects. Also, with the help of the
internet, teachers are able to show and clear more doubts of the students.
The library offers a quiet area for the students to study and encourages students to learn. Provision of
books and almirah for keeping the books has been provided under the library setup. The science lab helps
students get a first-hand learning experience by performing some basic experiments on their own. Installation
of drinking water setup (RO + Water Cooler) with protected mesh helps student keep healthy by drinking safe
and healthy water. Under the renovation & sanitation, toilets were repaired, drinking taps were installed, a
whitewash of the school campus, pictorial wall paintings under the class, electric work, etc., were done under
the smart school.

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Project : “Livelihood Enhancement” (Focused Rural Development Program)”
Supported by : HDFC Bank Ltd.
Location : Twenty- ive villages of Deeh block, District Raebareli
Project Period : 1st January 2022 to 31st March 2025

Goal of the Project

Livelihood enhancement through various income-generating activities, skill development,
Improved agriculture practices, vegetable cultivation, Fodder production, Livestock development,
Enterprise development and Marketing and Forwards Linkages.

Major Components

The major components covered under
this project are Improved Agricultural
Practices, Improved Vegetable cultivation,
Multitier Vegetable cultivation, Floriculture,
livestock development, Goat Development,
Perennial fodder development, Income
generating activities with a focus on resource-
poor & women, Marketing and forward
linkages. Over 2500 needy and marginalized
households of the project villages were
impacted through these interventions and
around 4000 HH will be indirectly covered
through community-level interventions.

Project Achievement

ü 160 Solar Street Lights installed
ü 50 Improved Vegetable Cultivation
ü 125 Vegetable crates provided to

farmers for Vegetable Preservation
ü 125 Nutritional Gardens developed.
ü 25 multi-tier vegetable cultivation

demos.
ü 01 Shade Net Nursery established.
ü 25 Floriculture demos
ü 01 AI Centre Established
ü 125 farmers supported for Fodder

Production
ü 10 Trainings conducted on various

topics
ü 25 Wall paintings & 50 Display boards

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SPECTACULAR SENSATION

Mr. Ram Naresh Yadav is a small &
marginal farmer of the village Gangapurkamwan,
Deeh block of Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. He is 40
years old, has four family members and due to
inancial issues, he could not be able to go to
school. His primary source of income is
agriculture, and he cultivates 2.1 acres of land
where he practised traditional farming system
(cultivation of wheat & paddy).

Mr. Ram Naresh Yadav came in contact
with Mr Rajendra Kumar (Field Facilitator) of
Gangapurkamwan village, of BISLD Uttar
Pradesh. Mr. Rajendra Kumar explained the
bene its of improved vegetable cultivation. Also,
he got training related to the same with the help
of BAIF Livelihoods & Krishi Vigyan Kendra,
Raebareli. Under the improved vegetable
cultivation, Mr Ram Naresh got quality seeds of
bottle gourd, sponge gourd, pumpkin, mulching
sheet, pesticide, and micro-nutrient and he
cultivated the seed on his 0.25 acres. Mr. Ram
Naresh Yadav got an average income of Rs. 9000
per month. Fifty farmers bene itted under the
improved vegetable cultivation

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Project Title: To strengthen the livelihood of local community in core villages
through comprehensive livestock development programme.

Supported by: Rosa Power Supply Company Limited.
Location: Newada Block of Shahjahanpur
Location: Sahanjanpur

Objective of the Project

· To generate additional employment and income through dairy husbandry, goat rearing and
poultry rearing.

· To popularize the acceptance of the measures for control and prevention of the infectious &
contagious, parasitic and de iciency diseases in the livestock.

· To build the capacities of the rural youth for effective participation to sustain delivery of
breeding services even after the project.

Major Components

· Breeding
· Health care
· Fodder Production and Management

Intervention
· Animal waste management
· Improved goat rearing,
· Poultry
· Community organizations

Sr. No. Particular Target – 21-22 Achievement 21 -22
720 570
1 AI inLargeanimals 15 15
20 20
2 Backyardpoultryfarming 30 30
10 10
3 Multi-tiervegetablecultivation

4 Animal Heat Synchronization

5 Upgradationof cattleshedintoclimateproof housing

Major Achievements

ü 10% increase in milk yield and reduced consumption of concentrate feed due to increased availability
of green fodder saved the input cost of cattle rearing.

ü Demonstration of 15 Poultry units which has provided additional income of over 25 k for women
participates.

ü 10 farmers received additional income of Rs. 2,83,850.00 through Multi-tier Vegetable cultivation.
ü 30 infertile animals got heat synchronized under GPG Protocol and 9 animals conceived through AI.

211 families received additional income of Rs 149000.00 through improved Goat rearing activities.

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Breed Improvement Through
“Barbari bucks”

SECURING AND STRENGTHENING THE LIVESTOCK- BASED LIVELIHOOD
OPTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY AROUND RPSCL SHAHJAHANPUR
The Project also focused on breed improvement through Barbari Bucks. Goat
rearing is a major source of income for most of the resource poor farmers. It is
also called as ATM for poor families

Goat breed improvement through Barbari buck is one of the important activities in the project
area. The Barbari goat is a native breed of Uttar Pradesh. This breed resolves both the purpose of goat
rearing i.e., good milk production and meat. This breed is capable of surviving in semi-intensive
management system, and it can be reared in stall feeding management system. In Shahjahanpur the
pastureland is very less specially in project area, therefore this Breed is suggested for rearing and
subsequent breed improvement.

This short breed is mainly known for Early maturity and the ability to Produce multiple kids in
each gestation. The meat of this breed fetches around 500 to 550 Rs/kg.

Intervention

• Provision of Bucks to farmers.
• De-worming & Vaccination on regular basis
• Construction of Goat shed
• Castration
• Market linkage support.

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Achievements during the year

Sr. No Goat interventions No
1 De-worming 1412
2 Vaccination 1074
3 Goat Feeder tray
4 Goat shed Development 10
5 Buck procured 10
6 Breeding services provided so far 12
7 Fawn born from buck service 826
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Goat Rearing “A steady source of income for landless farmers”

Kabir khan is a resident of village Jainuddin Nagar, block- Bhawalkheda, Shahjahapur. He does
not own any farming land and is dependent on labour work and goat rearing. Goat rearing has never
ful illed his inancial requirement. After BAIF started the project called Comprehensive Livestock
Development Programme with the support of RPSCL in the villages of Shahjahanpur, Kabir came to
know about the project and participated in one of the village meetings. After that, he got trained on
goat rearing through trainings co nducted by BAIF. Goats reared by him were not of superior breed and
after getting in touch with programme leads of CLDP, he was supported with buck of barbari breed.

With this buck, now, he impregnates his goats and goats of other goat rearers of his village.
Until now, he has sold goats worth INR 70,000. With this whopping amount of money, he maintained
his house, which was old and used this money for his son's marriage also. Currently, he is having goats
worth INR 80,000, which is the main source of his income instead of labour work. With this life-
changing experiences, Kabir Replied “Goat rearing is a good business for those who are willing to
opt goat rearing as occupation for them.”

Tes monial

“With regular vaccina on and deworming services received from CLDP project, there is
substan al decrease in mortality among goats which, consequently, helps in ge ng be er rates
of goats and helps in enhancing the income of poor farmers. I thank BAIF and RPSCL for coming
to our doorsteps and giving all kinds of help and support”.

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FIELD BASED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Project Title : Enhance Genetics Project Phase-II
Supported By : Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Location : 10 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Objective of the Project

· To understand the genotype × environment
interaction.

· Setting platform for the genomic selection
among crossbreds.

· Multi-breed & multi-trait genomic selection
program for cattle and buffalo.

· To evolve farmer feedback system.
· Demonstration and implementation of

business model to state government to
ensure sustainable genomic selection
initiative.
· Sourcing potential bull calves for semen
production.

Major Components

· The ield performance recording of the
animals, along with details of feeding and
management, geographical area, is done
through appointed Recorders, Supervisors
and milk testers.

Project Achievement

ü TANUVAS FEED- 300 bottle Tanuvas grand
supplement trail has done, it has good result
for overall animal health.

ü ADIS REGISTRATION- In ADIS App we had
registered 1000 animals by scanning their
muzzles and full featured video with
breeding history by creating farmers
(owners) login ID & password.

ü Total 4094 animals' milk has been recorded.

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Project Title : Enhance Genetics Project Phase-II
Supported By : Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Location : 10 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Objective of the project

Progeny testing of bull introduced under National Dairy Plan (NDP).

Major Components

· Milk Recording of Daughters.
· Milk Recording of Other Animals.

Project Achievement

· As on date 8765 daughters register in INAPH.
· Out of 85 bulls under testing, recording of daughters of 42 bulls is completed and rest is in

progress.

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Project Title : Indigenous Breed Development Programme for Sahiwal breed
Supported by : Initially supported by FDC Ltd. Which is further continued by BAIF.
Location : Pratapgarh district.

Objective of the Project

· To study the performance of Sahiwal breed of cattle in the area.
· Up gradation of Sahiwal cattle in the project area to increase their productivity.
· To create awareness among farmers regarding indigenous breeds.

Project Achievement

ü Total 3079 A.I. were performed with nominated Sahiwal bulls.
ü 145 cows are put under recording.
ü Body measurement of 329 female calves done which are born under project.

WOMEN-CENTRIC PROJECTS

Objective of the Project

· Provide opportunities of functional literacy and education to women belonging to the
marginalized sections of society through establishment of women literacy center.

· To create learning platform and space for Women SHGs to acquire information and
knowledge.

· Empower women with knowledge and information on Govt. schemes, health, gender, social,
legal rights and entitlements.

Project progress so far :

No. of Women Farmers
facilitated to
Sr. District Literacy center Learners No. of SHGs
No. Operational during enrolled link with formed
Govt.
the year 250 9
Schemes
1 Banda 10
400

2 Chitrakoot 07 175 76 7

3 Hamirpur 12 300 178 8

Total 29 725 654 24

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Project Title: Awareness and capacity building of women to enhance livelihood
opportunities through livestock development in Bundelkhand region of
Uttar Pradesh”.

Supported by: Department of Animal Husbandry of Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Location : Chitrakoot, Banda and Hamirpur
Supported by : Buen Manejo Del Campo India Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Prayagraj and Raniganj Tahsil of District Pratpgargh.

A er March 2020 field ac vi es were stopped due to lockdown & later due to
paucity of funds, centers were restarted since November 2021.
Project Achievement

ü Project is helping learner women to understand words, inance and develop con idence
among them. These women are also made aware regarding improved livestock management
and breeding practices. Some of the women very quickly came ahead and have taken
livelihood activities on their own.

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Spectacular Sensation

Cluster : Amethi Uttar Pradesh
Project : Prerna
Venue : Project of ice Ramganj Amethi

International Women's Day Celebration

International Women's Day was
celebrated under Prerna project at Ramganj,
Amethi. 72 women farmers participated
from 10 selected villages.

Mrs. Sunita Devi, Gram Pradhan
inaugurated the programme with Deep
Prajwalan. After starting the programme,
Mrs Sharda Devi from village Khargipur was
nominated as president for meeting by all
participants. Mrs Shubha Pandey Project
of icer has welcomed to all participants and
Mr. D C Verma Project Leader from HO
Prayagraj addressed to all participants
about the background of International
Women's Day celebration and about the
objective of Prerna project.

Mrs Preeti from village Kharagpur
explained that the discrimination between
men and women in our society still continues
and need to eradicate. It will be achieved
through focus on education of children and
awareness programme.

International

Women's Day

Celebration

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Project Title : “Women centric agriculture development for ensuring of economic
prosperity, empowerment and capacity building to rural women”.
Supported by : Mahindra & Mahindra
Location : Amethi

Objectives of the project

· To demonstrate improved agriculture
practices with women farmers.

· To build capacities of women farmers and
empower them.

· To promote farm mechanization with women
farmers.

Major Components

The major components of the project are:
· Demonstration of improved practices in

agriculture crops.
· Training and Capacity building of women

farmers.
· To establish custom hiring centers.

Project Achievement

ü Demonstration of improved cultivation
practices in crops 150 women farmers.

ü Promotion of organic vegetables cultivation
with 300 farmers.

ü Training of 150 women farmers in selected 10
villages for tractor driving.

ü Custom hiring center have been established for
access of agricultural- tools eg. spray machine,
Bund making machine, vegetable transplanter
and furrow making machine to poorest
farmers who have not access of these tools.

ü Farmer's exposure visit conducted.

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RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT

Project Title : “Decentralized Renewable Energy Bio-Digester Solutions for Enhancing
the health and livelihood of Small and Marginal Farmers.

Supported by : Buen Manejo Del Campo India Pvt. Ltd.
Location : Prayagraj and Pratapgarh District

Objective of the Project

· Demonstrate Renewable Energy Bio-
Digester Solutions with farmers for
Enhancing the health and livelihood of Small
and Marginal Farmers.

· Create awareness among farmers for
adoption of new technologies with the use of
available resources.

Major Component

Awareness creation about the technology to
generate renewable energy with available resource
i.e., dung.

· Installation of Biodigesters at farmers place to
generate the con idence among them.

Project Achievement

132 registrations have been done and 49
biodigesters have been installed including 56
registrations and 24 installed in Pratapgarh District
and 76 registrations and 25 installations in
Prayagraj District.

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OUR PARTNERSHIPS IN 2021-22

PARIVARTAN

A Step Towards Progress

International
Celebration

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TRAINING & CAPACITY BULIDING

Objective of the Project

· Demonstrate Renewable Energy Bio-Digester
Solutions with farmers for Enhancing the health and
livelihood of Small and Marginal Farmers.

· Create awareness among farmers for adoption of
new technologies with the use of available
resources.

Major Component

· Awareness creation about the technology to
generate renewable energy with available resource
i.e., dung.

· Installation of Biodigesters at farmers place to
generate the con idence among them.

Project Achievement

132 registrations have been done and 49 biodigesters
have been installed including 56 registrations and 24
installed in Pratapgarh District and 76 registrations and 25
installations in Prayagraj District.

PROGRESS DURING THE YEAR

Sr. No Type of Trainings Number of Number of
Batches Trainees

1 30 days AI Training 4 67

2 5 days Refresher Training 8 108

3 Training on Goat breeding and management 3 71

Total 15 246

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INAUGURATION OF BAIF BHAWAN

BAIF Bhawan in Prayagraj was inaugurated on 24th March, 2022, with the hands of
Shri J. L. Bajaj, Director BAIF Livelihoods & Chairman BIRD-UP and Shri Bharat Kakade,
President BAIF. Unveiling of bust of Dr Manibhai Desai, Founder of BAIF was also done in the
premises. On this occasion, progress on programme in Uttar Pradesh was presented by Dr
Raviraj Jadhav, Regional Director. Dignitaries were felicitated and Key staff performers we
also recognized on the occasion. V.K.Mishra, State Head concluded the programme with Vote
of thanks.

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ORGANOGRAM-BAIF LIVELIHOODS UTTAR PRADESH

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

STATE HEAD

DEPARTMENTS PROJECT WING
ACCOUNT
PROJECT PROJECT
HR & ADMIN COORDINATOR COORDINATOR
STORE (OTHER PROJECT)
(LIVESTOCK)
PURCHASE
EDP ZONAL PROJECT
OFFICER OFFICER
TRAINING
DISTRICT PROJECT
PROGRAMME FIELD
TEAM
OFFICER

A.I.
TECHNICIAN

/CENTRE
INCHARGE

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

An organization, no matter how well designed, is only as good as the people, who embodies the
mission of the organization and goes beyond and see it succeed.
At BAIF Livelihoods UP, we have an exceptional team of both Professionals as well as Social Workers
who are placed from state Head Of ice to Grass Root level for implementing different Developmental
& Research activities.
At present, we have a dedicated team of 188 Employees, 1183 Self Employed Youths and 10
Programme Associates from various disciplines such as Veterinary science, Agriculture Science,
Engineering, Social Science, Management, Finance and others.

SR. NO CADRES NO. OF EMPLOYEES/ WORKERS
1 Management Staff (Employee) 31
2 Supervisory Staff (Employee) 64
3 Associate Staff (Employ ee) 93
4 Self Employed Youths (Sustainable Mode) 1183
5 Programme Associates (Assignment basis) 10

STAFF WELFARE COMMITTEE

1. Mr. RAMJI SHUKLA- ASSOCIATE PROGRAMME MANAGER - CHAIRPERSON
2. Ms. KHALIDA F. KHAN - ASSOCIATE HR MANAGER - MEMBER
3. Mr. MANOJ ARORA- FINANCE MANAGER - MEMBER
4. Mr. D.C VERMA- SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER- MEMBER

INTERNAL COMMITTEE (Constituted under POSH Act 2013)

1. Ms. KHALIDA F. KHAN, CHAIRPERSON
2. Mrs. SHANTI MISHRA, MEMBER
3. Ms. VAISHALI GUPTA, MEMBER
4. Mr. D.C. VERMA, MEMBER
5. Ms. CHITRALEKHA SATSANGI (ADVOCATE), EXTERNAL MEMBER
6. Dr. DINESH PRASAD, MEMBER

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BAIF INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND DEVELOPMENT
BAIF Bhawan, 27-A, Tagore Town, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh -211002
Phone -0532-3500117, 3500118, e-mail: [email protected]