About Us

Empowering
Tribal India

BRLF bridges the gap between government resources and civil society action, transforming livelihoods across the central Indian tribal belt.

Our Strategic Role

Bridging the Gap

We act as the vital catalyst connecting government resources with grassroots implementation to maximize impact.

Governments

Providing large-scale funding, resources, and policy frameworks for development.

The Bridge

BRLF

Facilitating partnerships, capacity building, and strategic resource deployment.

CSOs & Communities

Executing groundwork, ensuring last-mile delivery, and empowering tribal families.

Our Foundation

Impact
Philosophy

Our Mission

To upscale civil society action in partnership with government for the transformation of livelihoods and lives of rural India.

Our Values

Equity, transparency, and deep respect for tribal wisdom drive every decision we make in the field.

"Change begins where the community leads."

Our Journey

2013

Founding of BRLF

Incorporated as an autonomous society under the Ministry of Rural Development.

2016

First Scale-up Phase

Expanding into 5 key tribal belts across Central India with localized programs.

2019

National Expansion

Reaching over 500,000 households through strategic multi-state partnerships.

2024

Innovation Hub Launch

Deploying digital platforms and tech-led agricultural monitoring systems.

Leadership

The visionaries steering BRLF towards a more equitable future for rural communities.

Amit Deshmukh

CEO & Founder

Priya Sharma

Head of Operations

Vikram Seth

Policy Director

Ananya Rao

Head of Impact