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31/03/2026

30 Years of Collaborative Knowledge-Based Action | Partnering for Water Security | DSCIndia

12/03/2026

💧 Honoured to receive national recognition for community-led water security efforts
🌊 A Proud Moment for DSC at the FICCI Water Awards 2025
We are delighted to share that Development Support Centre (DSC), Ahmedabad has been awarded the Joint Second Prize in the “Water Initiatives by NGO” category at the 13th Edition of the FICCI Water Awards 2025.
The award was presented on 10 March 2026 by Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister Shri C. R. Patil, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, in the presence of Dr. Mihir Shah (Chair of Jury), Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai (Chair, FICCI Water Mission) and distinguished leaders from the water and development sector.
This recognition celebrates DSC’s work on community-led water security and participatory groundwater management across regions including Mahesana (Gujarat), Agar-Malwa and Alirajpur (Madhya Pradesh).
We gratefully acknowledge the collaboration of our partners HDFC Bank Parivartan, Axis Bank Foundation, Atal Bhujal Yojana, GWRDC, Arghyam, KVK Kherva, and Hindustan Unilever Foundation (HUF).
🙏 We dedicate this honour to the rural communities and farmers who are the true stewards of water, and to our partners, donors and government agencies who make this work possible.
This recognition encourages and recharges our commitment to continue strengthening water-secure and climate-resilient communities. We express our heartfelt gratitude to FICCI and the FICCI Water Mission for recognising grassroots efforts and inspiring collective action towards a water-secure future.

22/12/2025

On 17th December 2025, Ms. Sonya Fernandes, Chief Program Officer and Ms. Asha Dinesh, Trustee from Ashraya Hastha Trust visited the Development Support Centre (DSC), Manawar Unit to understand the project activities under Building Agroecological Capacities for Climate-Vulnerable Farmers, being implemented in Manawar block of Dhar and Sondwa block of Alirajpur district.

During the field visit, the team visited a natural farming demonstration plot in Devra village, located on farmer Mukesh’s field. The plot showcased wheat intercropped with gram, with maize as a border crop, cultivated using locally prepared bio-inputs. This demonstration plot is emerging as a live learning model for nearby farmers.

The visit also marked the inauguration of the Bio-Resource Center (BRC) at Udiyapur village. Women’s groups associated with the BRC are engaged in the production of bio-inputs such as Prahar (bio-pesticide) and Bhim Tonic (plant growth promoter). These initiatives are supporting farmers in reducing chemical dependency and lowering cultivation costs.

The day concluded with a community interaction meeting involving SHG women, Pashu Sakhis, and BRC members. Discussions focused on natural farming practices, women’s leadership, and community-based bio-input production, highlighting the project’s impact on sustainable agriculture and livelihoods.

11/12/2025

A Recognition of Farmers’ Collective Efforts Supported by DSC 🌟

Heartiest congratulations to our five DSC-promoted FPOs for being honoured with the “Millenior FPO of the Year 2025” at the Krishi Jagran–Mahindra Tractors Awards.
A prestigious jury led by the ICAR Chairperson, senior government officials, and corporate leaders selected the winners.

🏆 Awarded FPOs:
⿡ Narmada Valley FPO, Dhar, MP
⿢ Adimjati FPO, Alirajpur, MP
⿣ Amu Akha Ek Se FPO, Dhadgaon, Nandurbar
⿤ Nandbhumi FPO, Nandurbar
⿥ Krushidhan FPO, Gujarat

These FPOs have excelled in governance, compliance, and business growth, representing different stages of the FPO growth cycle—from infant-stage FPOs in Nandurbar, to developing FPOs in MP, to the mature Krushidhan FPO in Gujarat.

The awards were presented by Hon’ble Minister Shri Ramdas Athawale on 8 December 2025 at the ICAR Grounds, New Delhi.

👏 Salute to the farmers and their leadership teams, and kudos to Team DSC for sustained incubation and handholding support.
Special thanks to NABARD, SFAC, and our philanthropic & CSR partners for their valuable support at various stages of these FPOs’ journeys.

Together, we continue to strengthen farmer institutions for better future.

01/12/2025

DSC's Executive Director, Shri Mohan Sharma Honoured to be a Panelist at the Sujalam Bharat National Summit, 29th November, 2025!

DSC Grateful for the opportunity to contribute as a panelist in the session on “Community and Institutional Engagement for Behaviour Change” at the 2-day Sujalam Bharat National Summit, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, Govt. of India at Mandapam, New Delhi.

Mohan Ji had the privilege of sharing DSC’s rich experiences and learnings from work across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, through initiatives such as PIM, Atal Bhujal Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, IWMP, and various collaborative projects with CSR partners.

Key Insight Shared:
The future of impactful behaviour change lies in a robust model of Measurement → Analysis → Sharing → Adoption, combined with long-term community engagement.
It was encouraging to see that the Honourable Ministers strongly resonated with the key recommendations emerging from all technical sessions—reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening community-led water governance.
Village Water Budgeting and Water Numeracy will continue to be central pillars in nurturing local leadership through science and technology inputs—because infrastructure alone cannot resolve complex water challenges. Sustainable solutions come from informed, empowered communities.
Inspired by the collective energy at the summit, and looking forward to deeper collaboration toward a water-secure and resilient India.

29/11/2025

🌾 Millet Sisters – Narmada Café ( Alirajpur) 🌾
A vibrant collective of tribal women from Alirajpur, promoted under the Miracle Millet initiative in collaboration with DSC and WHH, was invited to serve traditional millet cuisine at the Regional Workshop on Governance attended by Axis Bank Foundation partners at DSC, Bopal–Ahmedabad.

Their Satvik Millet Thali—featuring Bajara Laddoo, Millet Cookies, Jowar Kheer, Udad Dal, Bajara & Jowar Rotalo, Kadhi, and Tribal Chutneys—won hearts with its authentic taste, health benefits, and cultural richness.

As a token of respect, the guests honoured the women with shawls and extended heartfelt wishes for their growing enterprise. ✨

This inspiring group has earlier served millet meals to Hon. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, MP & Minister Nagar Singh Chauhan, senior district officials and Agricultural University representatives.

Today, they are preparing to reach more people with delicious, healthy, traditional millet-based food—reviving heritage and empowering women through dignified livelihoods. 🌾

15/11/2025

Farmer Collectives Brainstormed for Micro Food Processing in Convergence with Government Schemes (Local food processing builds climate-resilient rural income, nutrition and village circular economy)

A workshop under the PMFME Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises) was organised by Development Support Centre (DSC), at Swaminarayan Mandir, Himmatnagar (Gujarat) on 14th November 2025, aligning government policies with real community needs to strengthen rural livelihoods through village-based food processing.

The session was conducted by Mr. Hetal Pathak (EDI), with participation and guidance from Mr. Mohan Sharma, Executive Director – DSC, Shri Lalit Patel, Chairman – Krushidhan FPO, thematic leaders, and Team DSC Gujarat.

The workshop enabled farmers, SHGs and FPO leaders to explore opportunities for micro food processing units, subsidy and credit access, documentation needs, and pathways to start low-cost enterprises that retain value within villages and generate green income.

103 lead farmers (60 Male | 43 Female) from Sabarkantha, Mehsana & Aravalli participated.

Water ➡ Food ➡ Income ➡ Well-Being 🌱

08/11/2025

🌾 Empowering FPOs for a Stronger Future!

As part of our outreach support program, DSC conducted six trainings for 130 board members and staff from 15 FPOs promoted by Deepak Foundation across Dahod, Godhra, Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Rajkot, and Morbi districts of Gujarat.

The trainings helped participants:
✅ Shape a 3-year vision for their FPOs
✅ Understand their key roles and responsibilities
✅ Identify business opportunities in local value chains
✅ Motivate members to actively engage in FPO activities

A big thanks to Deepak Foundation for the opportunity to collaborate and mutually learn from inspiring FPO leaders! 🤝🌱

01/11/2025

DSC's Annual Report 2024-25 is now out!
Marking three decades of grassroots action for water-secure, climate-resilient, and self-resilient villages across four states.

17/10/2025

राज्य स्तरीय महिला कृषक उत्सव में डीएससी की सक्रिय भागीदारी 🌾

डीएससी के कुक्षी, मनावर और मानपुर क्षेत्र की महिला किसान एवं सामुदायिक नेता भोपाल के रविंद्र भवन में 14–15 अक्टूबर 2025 को आयोजित महिला किसान दिवस में शामिल हुईं। केंद्रीय कृषि मंत्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान मुख्य अतिथि रहे। कार्यक्रम में महिलाओं की कृषि, पशुपालन, वानिकी और उद्यमिता में उल्लेखनीय भूमिकाओं को सराहा गया।
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

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http://www.dscindia.org/

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