Projects and Initiatives

Initiatives under Balipara Foundation

CSR Activities

Balipara Tract & Frontier Foundation (BTFF) has actively supported Operation Smile India to initiate Cleft Care Missions in making a Assam State a Cleft Free State
The first mission of Operation Smile was held in 2009 at MMC Hospital in Guwahati, Assam
Till date Operation Smile has held four international cleft lip and cleft palate mission in Guwahati with free medical evaluation provided to over 3,533 individuals while changing the lives of 1,860 children and young adults.
The 1st mission in January, 2009 treated 158 patients
The recent mission in February, 2010 treated 957 patients, this mission was a milestone achievement as it was the single biggest mission conducted by Operation Smile in its 27 years history anywhere in the World.

Operation Smile Mission in Guwahati Assam

Ratan Tata receives John Connor Humanitarian Service Award

The John Connor Humanitarian Service Award is an honor presented by Operation Smile, and bestowed upon those individuals who have demonstrated their concern and love for humankind through exceptionally giving and unselfish actions.

The award is named after a man whose dreams were as big as his heart. John Connor was a veteran of the Vietnam War who coupled his humanitarian desires with the goals of Operation Smile.

Countless children around the world – from Saigon to South America, from Hanoi to Honduras – face the world with a smile because of his dedication to giving them a better life.

Mr. Ranjit Barthakur Chairman Operation Smile India receives John Connor Humanitarian Service Award on behalf on Mr. Ratan Tata, Chairman Tata Group on May 6, 2010 at San Francisco, U.S.

Mr. Ranjit Barthakur Chairman Operation Smile India delivering speech at John Connor Humanitarian Service Award function on May 6, 2010 at San Francisco, U.S.

Mr. Ratan Tata receives the John Connor Humanitarian Services Award presented by Mr. Ranjit Barthakur Chairman of Operation Smile India on May 27, 2010 at Tata Headquarters, Bombay House, Mumbai, India.

Mr. Ratan Tata receives the John Connor Humanitarian Services Award presented by Mr. Ranjit Barthakur Chairman of Operation Smile India on May 27, 2010 at the Tata Headquarters, Bombay House, Mumbai, India

L to R: Mr. Milind Gunjal, Mr. Ranjit Barthakur, Mr. Ratan Tata and Mr. Ajit Varma