Indigenous Pride:
We honor and uphold the value of India’s native livestock breeds, recognizing them as a vital part of our cultural and ecological identity.
About Us
We Are
Indigenous Livestock Research And Development Foundation (ILRDF)
A Section 8 non-profit organization committed to conserving and promoting India’s rich legacy of native livestock breeds. We work at the intersection of scientific research, community empowerment, and sustainable rural development to build a resilient and inclusive livestock ecosystem.
Every Number is a Life Touched
A glimpse into the lives we’ve touched and the future we’re building
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In the Founder’s Words
ILRDF was born out of a simple yet powerful belief — that the future of rural India lies in the strength of its roots. Indigenous livestock are not just animals; they are carriers of tradition, resilience, and opportunity. I started this journey with the vision to revive native breeds and, through them, restore dignity and livelihood to the communities that nurture them. Today, ILRDF is not just an organization — it’s a movement of hope, science, and shared purpose.
Biren Sahoo
CEO, ILRDF
Associations & Awards
Our Affiliations
Our Team
Minds Behind the Mission
Jayanti Mahapatra
Director
a seasoned business leader and coach with 15+ years’ experience, blends innovation, strategy, and leadership to drive sustainable impact in agriculture.
Biren Sahoo
Director
a visionary entrepreneur with 20+ years in Fortune 500 leadership, applies insurance and risk management expertise to empower rural communities and advance sustainable farming.
Dr. C Vijaya
Director
A development sector veteran with a PhD in Statistics, she leverages decades of leadership to strengthen ILRDF’s core values and drive sustainable, community-focused initiatives.
Biswabandhu Padhi
Director
a Computer Science Engineer with a Master’s from XIMB, unites analytical precision and creative strategy to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions for ILRDF.
Guided by Experience
Advisory Board of Excellence
Swati Singh
a business leader with over 25 years of experience in go-to-market strategy and business expansion across Fortune 50 companies and startups. She holds an MCA from India and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
Tarun Vipinchandra Mapara
a business leader with over 25 years of experience in go-to-market strategy and business expansion across Fortune 50 companies and startups. She holds an MCA from India and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
Abhyudaya Das
a business leader with over 25 years of experience in go-to-market strategy and business expansion across Fortune 50 companies and startups. She holds an MCA from India and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
USP of Our Brand
Our brand stands for impact over income, science with soul, and livelihood with legacy
Our Unique Proposition(USP)
As a Section 8 non-profit foundation, we do not “sell” products or services in the traditional sense. Instead, our unique value lies in our mission-driven approach to preserving India’s indigenous livestock breeds through scientific research, ecosystem development, and community-centric interventions. Preserving indigenous livestock is not just a scientific need, but a socio-economic and ecological responsibility.
Our USP is rooted in:
- Reviving and preserving indigenous livestock genetics through evidence-based R&D.
- Bridging traditional knowledge with modern science to build sustainable livelihood models.
- Empowering rural communities—especially smallholder farmers, women, and youth.
- Creating scalable, replicable models for livestock-based rural development.
Preservation With Purpose
Our Core Values
Scientific Integrity:
We are committed to rigorous research, evidence-based practices, and continuous learning to improve livestock rearing systems sustainably.
Livelihood Empowerment:
We strive to enhance the income and dignity of rural farmers through innovative, accessible, and inclusive livestock-based livelihood models.
Environmental Stewardship:
We promote practices that conserve local biodiversity and build climate-resilient farming systems rooted in harmony with nature.
Social Equity:
We believe in inclusive development—empowering women, marginalized communities, and youth to become leaders in the livestock economy.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing:
We foster partnerships across institutions, communities, and geographies to co-create solutions and share knowledge for broader impact.
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Legal Disclaimers
The information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only. Indigenous Livestock Research and Development Foundation (ILRDF) is a not-for-profit Section 8 company committed to research, development, and promotion of indigenous livestock breeds and sustainable livestock-based livelihoods in India.
Contact
- 9078193191
- ilrdfoundation@gmail.com
- Salebhata, P.S: Kegaon, via: Borda, Kalahandi, Odisha-766036
- 9078193191
- ilrdfoundation@gmail.com
- Salebhata, P.S: Kegaon, via: Borda, Kalahandi, Odisha-766036
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