At least 70% products will be made and sold by women farmers directly to the consumer.

"Raghupathi was successful mainly because he worked hard, following the basics of organic farming,"

He went on to revive close to 174 indigenous paddy varieties that were thought to be lost forever.

DDS has helped achieve food sovereignty and security for several thousand families, as also empower these women towards autonomy

“From housewives, they have become farmers, entrepreneurs and decision makers of their company.”

"The herbs that go into herbal concoctions used as as insect repellents and for veterinary purposes come from our own herbal gardens."

The weavers use about 5 kilos of the fabric extracted from old clothes to create a bedcover or other article

To empower the farmers and stakeholders in the panchayat, make them aware of the importance of protecting their water bodies and environment.

He handles field equipment with ease, enters field data in computer, analyses video footage of woodpeckers, initiates nature clubs in villages...