Core Groups are established at suitable locations to implement the role required of a Resource Support Organisation for particular programmes and geographical areas. Thematic Centres are Start-up Teams to initiate programme development in newer Thematic Areas.

BAIF is a professionally managed, secular civil society organisation headed by a Board of Trustees. To ensure effective programme conception and implementation, BAIF has promoted independent Associate Organisations in operational states. BAIF has also created a central cadre of senior scientific and managerial staff who are deputed to various Associate Organisations of BAIF for effective transfer of programme implementation.