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 | 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...
by dds-admin | Jul 7, 2025 | News/Press Releases, Update
Deccan Development Society (DDS) currently faces allegations of irregularities, with disputes emerging from former community members, staff, and board members. In response, the DDS board has resolved to form an independent committee of three to four members to...
by dds-admin | May 31, 2025 | Program, Update
Two sangham farmers and community media trust filmmakers along with DDS staff proudly participated in the Second National Women Farmers’ Convention organized by Mahila Kisam Aadhikar Manch (MAKAAM) at Savitribai Phule University, Pune, Maharashtra during 7th to 9th...
by ddsadmin | Mar 19, 2023 | Update
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we inform that Mr P. V. Satheesh (77), founder and Executive Director of Deccan Development Society (DDS) passed away this morning. Last rites will be performed on Monday at 10.30 am in Pastapur Village of Sangareddy...
