About Being Farmer
BEING FARMER FOUNDATION, Is a Non Profit Company registered under sec 8 of companies act 2013.
HQ at Hyderabad, India is promoted by Srinivasa Balaji, mainly to Empower Rural Youth to become Next Gen Farmers and be part of Being Farmer Family of Farmers and transform them to be proud to do farming with dignity.
Being Farmer’s Vision is to encourage and transform Rural Youth to become Agri-Prenuers to start their own Agri-Business in their villages with pride and honor.
Srinivasa Balaji (S.B. Reddy)
Executive Director, Vamsiram Builders & Developers Private Limited
Founder & Chairman, Being Farmer Foundation Private Limited
Introduction
Mr. Balaji, an accomplished entrepreneur, and visionary leader, possesses a global perspective through extensive international travel and business ventures in India, USA, and Thailand. Currently, his primary focus lies within India, with notable involvements in various domains.
Business Endeavors
- Pioneered his entrepreneurial journey in 1983 by establishing a Mango Pulp Processing Factory in Aragonda, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.
- Subsequently, expanded operations by establishing a significant manufacturing unit in Pondicherry in 1986 and delving into import-export businesses dealing with Building Materials in 1991, spanning across India and the USA.
- Boasts a rich international presence, having ventured into over 37 countries with a specialized focus on building materials export-import.
Strategic Collaborations
- Forged a strategic alliance with Wageningen University, Netherlands, advising IFFCO Ltd in the establishment of India’s inaugural Kisan SEZ, an expanse of 2,700 acres in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
- Collaborated with Afimilk, Israel, to introduce India’s first Integrated Dairy Farm, aligning with Afimilk’s reputation in pioneering similar projects globally.
Innovative Ventures
- Pioneered the conceptualization of India’s First premier Satellite city, a Knowledge Hub near Bangalore, acquired approximately 9,000 acres of land for its realization.
- Aecom Architects, USA, prepared the master plan for this visionary 40 sq. km city, designed to accommodate a populace of 500,000 individuals for both habitation and work.
Social Impact Initiatives
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility by empowering rural youth through skill development and employment opportunities.
- Trained over 2,600 rural youth, enabling their integration into the workforce of Bangalore and Hyderabad.
- Established “Being Farmer” foundation, a non-profit initiative aimed at transforming rural youth lives through advanced farming skills and agri-entrepreneurship programs.
- Introduced “Being Farmer Agro Parks” at the Taluk level, fostering village-based living and work opportunities.
- Pioneered “Being Farmer – Farmer’s Service Centre (FSC) / Market Place,” bridging the gap between farmers and markets.
About Vamsiram
- Over 85 projects completed
- Spearheaded the development of 6.5 million sq. ft. of office buildings in Hyderabad.
- Presently engaged in a 7 million sq. ft. ultra-luxury residential project named “MANHATTAN” in Hyderabad.
About Being Farmer
- “Being Farmer” foundation aspires to uplift rural youth by imparting advanced farming skills and agri-entrepreneurial training.
- Envisions impacting the lives of one million rural youth by 2025, facilitating empowerment and transformation while encouraging village-based livelihoods.
Srinivasa Balaji (S.B. Reddy)
Contact
Location
Vamsiram’s Jyothi Lorven, Road 45,
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 500 03, India
