Genesis
It all started as a small dream of an individual and then grew as a snowball. As a banker fifteen years ago, Dr. Khirod Chandra Malick (founder Chairman) of Bharat Integrated Social Welfare Agency (BISWA), while working in the western part of Odisha, realized the debilitating impact of real poverty in the region. In fact, this was the turning point in his life, which generated an inner urge to start a philanthropic Organisation with a group of like –minded people. Thus BISWA came into existence with a very well-defined Vision and Mission. It is now fully committed towards the sustainable development of the underprivileged people with special emphasis on women. During this period, the Organisation has expanded to 21 states thereby acquiring the status of a prominent national level NGO. At present it has fixed its target and planned to create one million employment opportunities by March 2011 and to bring down poverty levels to twenty percent by that time.
Mission
Participatory development with equity, dignity and human rights for the unreached and underserved.
Vision 2015
"One Million Jobs, Two Million Toilets, Three Million Taps and Ten Million Trees in Odisha by 2015" - Dr. Khirod Chandra Malick
Vision
"Social Change with Inclusive Development"
Sri Khirod Chandra Malick, Chairman-BISWA, born in 1958 has served the State Bank of India for 26 years and retired as a Senior Executive. He as a Master’s Degree in Economics from Ravenshaw College and has a Bachelor’s degree in Law besides a Master Degree in Business Administrator. He is also a Certified Financial Analyst and is a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers. Mr. Malick is an eminent social worker and a professional banker, who has founded the Bharat integrated Social Welfare Agency (BISWA) in the State of Orissa, As Chairman of BISWA, he is fully committed to the socio-economic development of the State, through an integrated approach. He is actively involved in social work as member of different social network organization at district/state/national level. Micro-Finance, Micro-Enterprise, Livelihood Interventions, Health, Natural Resource management and Capacity Building are an integral part of his professional forte. Mr. Malick has honed his skills over the years, through regular interaction with individual, communities, government authorities, donors and mass media, meeting the challenges of today’s highly specialized networking. With a decade of rural development exposure and 26 years of banking sector experience, Mr. Malick has been able to sharpen his cognitive skills. His significant contribution have been recognized and appreciated by various organization of national and international repute.
Sri Niranjan Tripathy, Vice-president : an eminent lawyer of Sambalpur district and is known for his deep insight into legal matters. He joined BISWA as a member of the Executive Body in the year 1997 and became the Vice President in the year 1999.
Mrs Jagadamba Rao, Vice-president : an ex-member of the State Social Welfare Board is an eminet social worker of Sambalpur district. She has joined BISWA as the Vice President since 1997. Her specialization in women rights sector has benefitted BISWA as well as the community at large.
Sri Pitabasa Sethi, Secretary : is associated with BISWA for last decade. He was inducted into the Governing Body in the year 1999. His clear understanding of banking norms, and ability to effective laisioning is an asset for the organisation.
Ms. Mariyam Sibil, Member :Her experience in understanding her own community and effectively link them to with the developmental activities of the Organization has placed her coveted post as a member of the Governing body.
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Rahil Sibil, Member : is a social activist from tribal community. Her vision to uplift the downtrodden and taboo infested tribal folk has ushered the the organization to become popular among her community.
Ms. Rajasini Sibil, Member :Though young, but found very matured in her participation in the Governing Body to provide proper direction to the organisation in its community upliftment programmes focussing the youth and the adolescent.
Mrs.Phula Sibil, Member : Her experience in understanding her own community and effectively link them to with the developmental activities of the organization has placed her this coveted post as a member of the Governing Body.
Sri Pahelu Dip, President : has served the Government of India.He is associated with BISWA since 1994. After retirement, he has devoted his time for upliftment of the downtrodden women living in the slum areas of Sambalpur. He became the President of BISWA in 1995.
Mr. Sagarmal Agarwal, Member : His vast experience and direct involvement in Community Developement Programmes and Activities is a source of insipriration to the new generation.