Mr. Rakesh Warrier is the Programme Director and Regional Director at BAIF, overseeing multiple thematic and administrative responsibilities. Currently, he leads BAIF's East Region, which spans Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar, impacting over 0.7 million families across 76 districts. An Engineer by profession, he holds an advanced degree in Planning and Development from IIT Bombay. Linkedin profile: www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-warrier-37013577

Mr. Sandip Kakade, a graduate in Agricultural Science with a master's in Agribusiness Management, has been with BAIF for more than 15 years. His extensive experience across various programs has led him to his current role as State Head for Odisha and Chhattisgarh, which he assumed in December 2022.

Mr. Romio Hasan, a Mechanical Engineer with a PGDM in Rural Management from IRMA, has been serving as the Senior Programme Manager at BAIF Livelihoods Odisha since 2024. He is responsible for project development, coordination, and monitoring, among other critical functions.

Mr. Vivek Singh, a postgraduate in Agricultural Science, has been associated with BAIF since 2012. He now serves as the Additional Chief Programme Executive, playing a key role in managing the organisation's initiatives.

Dr. Prafulla Kumar Nayak, a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, joined BAIF in 2022 after a three-decade career with the ARD Dept., Govt. of Odisha. He is currently part of the Livestock Development Program and operates from the State Office in Sambalpur.

Mr. Bipin Sahu has been with BAIF since 2011 and specialises in Accounts. He currently leads Odisha and Chhattisgarh's Finance & Accounts Department, ensuring financial efficiency across the states.

Mr. Ramganesh, a Civil Engineering graduate with an M.Tech in Ground Water Hydrology from IIT Roorkee, has been serving as the Associate Programme Manager at BAIF Livelihoods Odisha since 2024. He is posted at the Mor Jal Mor Maati projects/programmes under BALCO in Chhattisgarh.

Dr. Santosh Kumar holds a bachelors degree in Veterinary Science & has been working with BAIF since 2008. He is now engaged with the Livestock Development Program and is based in Cuttack.

Mr. Mohapatra, holding a Master’s in Social Work, has been serving as the Associate Programme Manager since 2024, overseeing development, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and documentation for CSR projects in Odisha and Chhattisgarh.

Mr. Mufti Mahammad Khan, with a master’s degree in Agriculture, has been a part of BAIF since 2015. He is currently associated with the Holistic Development Program at the State Office.

Ms. Prakriti Rani holds a master’s degree in Rural Management and has been contributing to BAIF since 2022. She is presently involved in the Holistic Development Program at the State Office.

Holding a post-graduate degree in Rural Management, Mr. Shariq has been working with BAIF since 2023. He oversees the Holistic Development Program in Sambalpur.

Mr. Kaushal, a post-graduate in Rural Management, has been with BAIF since 2023. He is responsible for the Holistic Development Program in Jharsuguda.

Holding an MBA in Rural Management and a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Mr. Parash, who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, serves as Senior Project Officer at Naktideul under the FRDP Project.

A PGDM-RM graduate from XISS and a BE in Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Punit, who has been working with BAIF since 2024, is responsible for coordinating project activities at the State Office in Sambalpur, where he holds the role of Senior Project Officer.

With a PGDM in Rural Management, Mr. Krishna Kumar, who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, is currently overseeing the HCDP project.

With a postgraduate degree in Rural Management, Ms. Nitika Mishra has been working with BAIF since 2023. She presently looks into Holistic development program in Chhattisgarh.

Mr. Santosh Singh, who holds a graduate degree in Commerce, has been associated with BAIF since 2022. He currently works in the Accounts Department at the State Office.

Mr. Aswini Kumar Dhal, who holds a bachelor's degree in Science, has been with BAIF since 2020. He provides IT support at the State Office, ensuring smooth technological operations.

Mr. Chandrakant Barada Prasan, a postgraduate in Rural Development, has been working with BAIF since 2022. He is actively engaged in the Farm-Based Livelihoods Program in Sambalpur.

Mr. Koustave, with a Master’s in Rural Development from TISS and a B.Sc. in Agri Rural & Tribal Development, who has been working with BAIF since 2024, coordinates various project activities at the State Office in Sambalpur as Senior Project Officer.

With an M.Sc. in Agronomy from RKMVERI and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from SNU, Ranchi, Mr. Arnab, who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, is responsible for the Mor Jal Mor Maati projects under the BALCO program in Chhattisgarh, where he serves as Senior Project Officer.

Ms. Sudeshna, with a Master’s in Agriculture & Rural Development and a B.Sc. in Agriculture, who has been working with BAIF since 2024, manages the Mor Jal Mor Maati projects in Chhattisgarh as a Senior Project Officer.

Ms. Swarnali, who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, holds a Master’s in Agriculture & Rural Development and a B.Sc. in Agriculture. She is engaged in overseeing the Mor Jal Mor Maati projects in Chhattisgarh under the BALCO program as Senior Project Officer.

Mr. Netrananda holds a Master’s degree in M.Sc. (Agricultural Extension Education) from Centurion University, Odisha. He, who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, serves as Senior Project Officer and is posted at the Mor Jal Mor Maati projects/programmes under BALCO in Chhattisgarh.

Mr. Surajit Swain, with a master’s degree in Business Administration, has been working with BAIF since 2019. He is presently involved in the Livestock Development Program in Jajpur.

Mr. Gulab Chandra Pal holds a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and has been with BAIF since 2019. He is presently part of the Holistic Development Program in Jharsuguda.

Mr. Sanjay, a Master’s graduate in Social Work, has eight years of experience in the rural development sector. He has been working with BAIF since 2024 and is currently overseeing Enterprise Development under the FRDP project in Jujumura, Sambalpur.

Mr. Uditnarayan, a post-graduate in Social Enterprises, has been part of BAIF since 2023. He currently manages the Livestock Development Program in Balangir.

With a post-graduate degree in Science (Sustainable Livelihoods & Natural Resources Governance), Mr. John has been with BAIF since 2023. He is working on the Farm-Based Livelihoods Program in Sambalpur.

Mr. Pawan Deo Kumar holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and has been part of BAIF since 2022. He is currently associated with the Water-Centric Livelihoods Program in Sambalpur.

Mr. Manas Ranjan Rout, with a diploma in Civil Engineering, has been working with BAIF since 2016. He is presently involved in the Water-Centric Livelihoods Program at the State Office.

Mr. Varun Tiwari holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering and has been with BAIF since 2022. He is currently engaged in the Livestock Development Program in Durg, Chhattisgarh.

Mr. Prakash Kumar Khandai, a Civil Engineering graduate, joined BAIF in 2022. He is currently involved in the Farm-Based Livelihoods Program in Sambalpur.

Mr. Vishavjeet holds a masters degree in Agriculture & has been working with BAIF since 2022. He is associated with the Farm-Based Livelihoods Program in Sambalpur.

Ms. Prerna holds a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science and a Master’s in Management, with a background in digital content creation. She has been entrusted with documentation, coordination, and secretarial duties at BAIF Livelihoods Odisha and has been working with BAIF since 2024.

Mr. Mrutyunjaya, holding a graduate degree in Science (Agriculture), works on the Holistic Development Program in Sambalpur and has been with BAIF since 2023.

With a B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering, Mr. Abinash, who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, works as a Project Officer at the Jujumura Cluster Office, Sambalpur, under the FRDP Project, supporting various initiatives in the region.

Mr. Rabi, holding a B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering, is posted at the Champua Cluster Office, Keonjhar, where he serves as Project Officer for the DMF Project and has been working with BAIF since 2024.

Mr. Buddhadev Jana holds a master’s degree in Agriculture and has been part of BAIF since 2022. He is currently working with the Farm-Based Livelihoods Program in Sambalpur.

A postgraduate in Science (Agriculture), Mr. Rajkumar has been with BAIF since 2023. He is responsible for driving the Holistic Development Program in Angul.

With a post-graduate degree in Social Work, Mr. Anadi has been contributing to BAIF since 2023. He is focused on the Holistic Development Program in Keonjhar.

Ms. Manisha Sahu, with a master's degree in Business Administration, has been with BAIF since 2011. She currently leads the HR and Administration functions for the State, playing a pivotal role in shaping BAIF's workforce.

Mr. Durbadal Mahapatra, a graduate in Commerce, has been associated with BAIF since 2011. He is presently engaged in the Accounts Department at the State Office.

Mr. Ramakrushna Sahu, a postgraduate in Social Work, has been working with BAIF since 2020. He is engaged in the Livestock Development Program in Ganjam.

Mr. Sanjaya Kumar Mahapatra holds a master’s degree in Social Work and has been with BAIF since 2021. He is presently involved in the Livestock Development Program in Dhenkanal.

Mr. Bikash Kumar Baral holds a masters in Rural Development & has been working with BAIF since 2022. He is associated with the Livestock Development Program in Angul.

Mr. Rinku Barik holds a master’s degree in Social Work and has been with BAIF since 2022. He is currently involved in the Holistic Development Program at the State Office.

Mr. Pramod Kumar Ghosh, who holds a postgraduate degree in Social Work, has been associated with BAIF since 2011. He is presently engaged in the Livestock Development Program in Mayurbhanj.

Mr. Umesh Chandra Meher, a postgraduate in Social Work, has been associated with BAIF since 2011. He is currently leading the Livestock Development Program in Puri and Jagatsinghpur.

Mr. Kishori, with a postgraduate degree in Social Work, has been a part of BAIF since 2023. He looks into the Livestock Development Program in Balasore.

Mr. Narbet Kerketta holds a postgraduate degree in English and has been with BAIF since 2018. He is presently working in the Holistic Development Program in Jharsuguda.

Ms. Sunita Ekka obtained her postgraduate degree in Social Work and joined BAIF in 2019. She is now engaged in the Holistic Development Program in Sundargarh.

Mr. Satyabrata Sahoo has obtained a postgraduate degree in Social Work & has been associated with BAIF since 2020. He is currently engaged in the Holistic Development Program in Angul.

Mr. Tapas Kumar Sahu has obtained a postgraduate degree in Business Administration & has been associated with BAIF since 2012. He is currently involved in the Livestock Development Program across Nabrangpur, Nuapada, and Kalahandi.

With a post-graduate degree in Social Work, Mr. Bojendra Lima has been working with BAIF since 2021. He presently looks into Holistic development program in Gajapati.

Mr. Biswaranjan Bhoi, who holds a postgraduate degree in Rural Development, has been associated with BAIF since 2022. He is currently engaged in the Farm-Based Livelihoods Program in Sambalpur.

Mr. Kamal Lochan Nayak, a Civil Engineering graduate, has been part of BAIF since 2021. He is presently engaged in the Holistic Development Program in Keonjhar.

Ms. Akanshya Behera earned a postgraduate degree in Social Work and has been with BAIF since 2022. She is presently involved in the Farm-Based Livelihoods Program in Sambalpur.

Mr. Jitendra Kumar Padhiya holds a postgraduate degree in Social Work and joined BAIF in 2022. He is currently working with the Holistic Development Program in Keonjhar.

Holding a postgraduate degree in Social Work, Mr. Jajatikeshari has been a member of BAIF since 2023, overseeing Administration at the State Office.

Mr. Gyanendra Prakash Pal holds a postgraduate degree in Business Administration and has been with BAIF since 2020. He is currently involved in the Holistic Development Program in Sundargarh.

With a Master’s in Social Work (MSW), Mr. Anil, who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, serves as Joint District Programme Officer at BALCO in Chhattisgarh, contributing to the region's development programs.

Mr. Santosh Kumar Nayak, who holds a postgraduate degree in Social Work, has been with BAIF since 2021. He is presently working on the Livestock Development Program in Bhadrak.

A graduate in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agri.), Mr. Kuldhir, who has been working with BAIF since 2024, contributes as Joint District Programme Officer at BALCO in Chhattisgarh, working on agricultural and development initiatives.

Ms. Minakshee, with a Master’s in Social Work (MSW), who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, serves as Joint District Programme Officer at BALCO, Chhattisgarh, helping to manage and execute development programs in the region.

Holding a Master's degree in Social Work, Ms. Rani, who has been working with BAIF since 2024, brings over seven years of experience in the social sector. She is currently stationed in Hatibari, Sambalpur, where she supports the CCDP project.

A Masters in Social Work and five years of experience in field mobilization make Mr. Amulya, who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, an expert in community development. He currently looks into initiatives for SAFAL (Sustainable Agriculture for Alternative Livelihoods) and other projects in Jagatsinghpur.

Mr. Sudhansu, who has been working with BAIF since 2024, holds an MBA in Finance and HR. He plays a key role as Senior Accountant, overseeing financial management across Odisha and Chhattisgarh regions.

Mr. Manoranjan Mallick, who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, brings a wealth of experience in programming and administration, with a master's degree in Computer Applications and a postgraduate diploma in labour law. He currently serves as Senior HR Associate, managing HR/Admin functions and supporting procurement-related tasks.

Mr. Narayan Pradhan holds a postgraduate degree in Social Work and has been with BAIF since 2020. He is presently involved in the Livestock Development Program in Kendrapara.

Mr. Shaktiram Purohit holds a graduate degree in Social Work and has been associated with BAIF since 2022. He is currently working in the Holistic Development Program in Sundargarh.

Mr. A. Chandrashekhar Rao holds a graduate degree in Commerce and has been with BAIF since 2010. He is currently handling accounting responsibilities in the State Office.

With a postgraduate degree in Commerce, Mr. Sumit Kumar Sharma has been working with BAIF since 2022. He presently manages accounts in the State Office.

Mr. Mukesh Kumar Dongichauhan, a graduate in Commerce, has been with BAIF since 2018. He currently manages accounts at the State Office.

Holding an M.Com degree, Mr. Jatindra, who has been working with BAIF since 2024, is an Accountant at BALCO, Chhattisgarh, supporting financial operations and ensuring smooth accounting procedures.

Mr. Suresh Chandra Sahu, who holds a graduate degree in Science, has been with BAIF since 2014. He is currently involved in the Livestock Development Program at the State Office.

With a Master’s degree in Anthropology and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Community Development, Mr. Jogendra, who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, has joined BAIF as a Programme Operator. He is currently posted at Champua, Keonjhar for the DDH Project.

Mr. Niharkanta, with a Master’s degree in Rural Development and seven years of field-level team experience, who has been working with BAIF since 2024, works as a Programme Operator in the Dairy Development Project in Ganjam.

A graduate in Commerce, Mr. Malaya has been an invaluable member of BAIF since 2019, managing the Livestock Development Program in Angul.

Ms. Nanda Munda holds a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering and has been with BAIF since 2018. She currently manages administrative tasks at the State Office.

Mr. Rabi Bhoi, who has completed his schooling up to the secondary level, has been with BAIF since 2012, supporting the administration team.

Mr. Sisil, a graduate in Computer Applications, who has been associated with BAIF since 2024, brings his prior data entry experience to the State Office of BAIF Livelihoods, Odisha. He supports all office functions and ensures smooth housekeeping operations.

Mr. Hemanta, who has been working with BAIF since 2024, holds a BA and is looking into Administration. He supports the smooth day-to-day operations of the office as an Office Assistant, handling various administrative functions.

Mr. Chakradhar Das, with schooling up to the secondary level, has been with BAIF since 2011, contributing to the MAITRI team.

A below graduate with an extensive tenure at BAIF, Mr. Ramesh joined in 2020 and plays an essential role in maintaining the day-to-day operations at MAITRI.