by Madan Kasimella | May 17, 2026 | Update
Deccan Development Society (DDS) notes with deep sorrow the demise of Shri K. S. Gopal, a founding member of the organisation, on May 16, 2026. The Board recognises his basic contributions to its establishment and formative vision. He later took over the Centre for...
by Madan Kasimella | Apr 17, 2026 | Event
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, Deccan Development Society (DDS) and women’s sanghams organized a vibrant and empowering program at Zaheerabad, bringing together hundreds of rural women, community leaders, and activists to celebrate women’s...
by Madan Kasimella | Apr 10, 2026 | Event, Program
Celebrating Seeds, Women Farmers, and the Future of Sustainable Agriculture The 26th Mobile Biodiversity Festival (Paatha Pantala Jatara) – 2026, organized by the Deccan Development Society, stands as a powerful celebration of biodiversity, traditional farming...
by Madan Kasimella | Nov 19, 2025 | Event, Update
The Deccan Development Society (DDS) is proud to announce that the Community Seed Bank of Maachnoor Village, Zaheerabad Block, Sangareddy District, Telangana, has been honoured with the prestigious Plant Genome Saviour Community Award 2022–23 by the Protection...