Buimerc India Foundation

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Buimerc India Foundation
AbbreviationBIF
Formation2007
FounderR. Balachandran
TypeNonprofit
HeadquartersKochi, Kerala, India
Region served
India
Chairman and Managing Trustee
R. Balachandran
Key people
  • Sabita Varma Balachandran (Trustee – Director, Gender Inclusivity & Empowerment)
  • Siddharth Balachandran (Co-chairman & Trustee)
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Parent organization
Buimerc Group

Buimerc India Foundation (BIF) is a non-profit organization based in Kochi, Kerala, India.[3][4] It was established in 2007 as the philanthropic arm of the Buimerc Group[5][6] and undertakes projects in education, healthcare, environmental conservation, animal welfare, disability services, geriatric and child welfare, and cultural preservation.[7]

History

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The foundation was set up in 2007 by R. Balachandran.[8][9] Its initial work focused on education and welfare activities in under-resourced areas. Over time, its activities expanded to include healthcare services, environmental initiatives, and programs in rural and tribal communities. By 2022, BIF reported operations in several Indian states.[10]

Areas of work

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BIF has supported school infrastructure projects, literacy programs, and vocational training in different parts of India. It has also renovated the Anganwadi centres and awarded scholarships.[11]

In 2025, the foundation launched a three-year mangrove restoration project with the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation along a 10-kilometre stretch of the Vypeen coast in Kerala.[12][13] Other projects have included reforestation in Wayanad with Forest First Samithi, afforestation work in Mathura with Wildlife SOS, and conservation programs with the Bombay Natural History Society and the Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences (TIES).[14]

In healthcare, BIF has collaborated with Aster Medcity’s ASK Foundation and Pallium India on medical and palliative care. It has also worked with the VIT-AP Technology Business Incubation Foundation on the POHA project, which develops prosthetic devices. Additional programmes have included disability services, sports for children with cerebral palsy, and activities with Arike.[15][16]

The foundation has supported cultural heritage projects such as Kalaripayattu, a martial art of Kerala. It has also partnered with IIM Udaipur on the Crafts Sustainability Incubation Program and has participated in local infrastructure schemes with municipal authorities.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Malayali business tycoon to set up Rs 500 cr fund for SME growth". @mathrubhumi. 23 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Pursuit of Permanence: Siddharth Balachandran on wealth, wisdom, and giving back". @mathrubhumi. 8 February 2025.
  3. ^ Jain, Prakash C. (2025-08-15). Indian Diaspora in the Persian Gulf States: History, Communities and Bilateral Relations. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-040-40857-5.
  4. ^ Service, Express News (2021-05-19). "CII to set up Covid hospital at Adlux Convention Centre". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  5. ^ Abraham, Rajesh (2025-03-14). "India's growth story is here to stay, says Siddharth Balachandran". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  6. ^ "Free Dialysis Initiative Launched by Biomerck India Foundation and Alpha Palliative Care in Thrissur". \. 2025-06-30. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  7. ^ "Buimerc India Foundation initiates mangrove restoration project along Kerala's coast". BusinessLine. 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  8. ^ Abraham, Rajesh (2025-03-14). "India's growth story is here to stay, says Siddharth Balachandran". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  9. ^ "Kerala's Business Climate Undergoing Positive Transformation: Minister Anil". Brand Kerala. 2025-05-18. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  10. ^ "Leading with Vision and Heart". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  11. ^ Vidyanandan, M. S. (2024-11-09). "Two Keralites make it to 2024 World Abilitysport Youth Games". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  12. ^ "Mangrove restoration project to be launched along Kerala coast". The Hindu. 2025-01-22. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  13. ^ "Mangrove restoration project along Vypeen coast to commence this year". The New Indian Express. 2025-01-28. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  14. ^ "Mangrove restoration project along Vypeen coast to commence this year". The New Indian Express. 2025-01-28. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  15. ^ "VIT-AP Technology Business Incubation Foundation and Buimerc India Foundation Forge Collaboration for Prosthetics & Orthotics Centre". indiaeducationdiary.
  16. ^ "VIT-AP University inks pact to establish prosthetics and orthotics centre". The Hindu. 2024-01-12. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  17. ^ "Traditional Kalari Training Revival: Kerala's Ancient Martial Art Transforms Youth". Kadathanadan Kalari Foundation. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
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