Best NGO award in Vikarabad district: Recognised by TELANGANA Govt. During 2017-18. For the past 15 years SEED is working in Rangareddy district covering more than 66 villages, mostly in the area of Natural Resource Management, SEED has being recognised by the Government based on the implementation of the Programme, reaching the right person, formed FPOs, which are very strong and sustainable institutions. Besides developed good rapport with the Government and made the community accessible to government programmes. The Government has recognised SEED and using as a platform to reach the government services to the village community.State Biodiversity Board appreciated the preparation of the PBR registers - involvement of peoples participation, systematically following the study approach, participatory methods followed, was viewed as a very professional work , the copies of the registers were used as models for other NGO partners. Being the best the CEO was invited to make presentation on the experiences of data collection and community response.
SEED NGO undertook a significant project focusing on the restoration of rainwater harvesting structures within the community. The initiative aimed to revive and enhance existing rainwater harvesting systems to optimize water conservation efforts. Through meticulous planning and execution, SEED NGO refurbished dilapidated rainwater harvesting structures, ensuring their functionality and efficiency. The project involved thorough assessments of existing structures, followed by strategic repairs and upgrades to improve water collection and storage capabilities. By restoring these rainwater harvesting systems, SEED NGO contributed to sustainable water management practices, mitigating water scarcity challenges, and promoting environmental conservation. The project not only addressed immediate water needs but also fostered resilience against future water-related crises, benefitting the local community and ecosystem alike.
The National Hydrology Awareness program, conducted in collaboration with the AD-Ground Water Department, was undertaken by SEED in Vikarabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal districts from 2019 to 2022. In this initiative, SEED NGO facilitated the gathering of all relevant line departments onto one platform to inform them about the groundwater scenario in the state of Telangana and india particularly in drought-prone areas. In light of this, SEED NGO raised awareness about the consequences of over exploitation of groundwater, which contributes to drought conditions, and promoted conservation methods and efficient water usage. To achieve this, SEED NGO prepared booklets, pamphlets, and conducted awareness campaigns through activities such as Khalajatha and rallies. As a result, farmers have become more proactive in adopting conservation methods such as constructing farm ponds, percolation tanks, implementing soil conservation practices, and utilizing micro-irrigation techniques in their crop cultivation, leading to increased income.