Society for Environment Protection and Education Development (Seed)

SEED, a secular non-governmental organization, initiated various programmes to address environmental, social, and developmental challenges. Notable initiatives include biodiversity conservation projects supported by State Biodiversity Boards, water conservation efforts in collaboration with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, and recognition by the Telangana government for outstanding contributions to sustainable agriculture. SEED also focuses on climate change resilience, livelihood enhancement, and COVID-19 response efforts, aiming to empower marginalized communities and promote holistic development.

Gender-specific initiatives are integrated across various projects. In the Microenterprise Development Programme (MEDP), 120 women participated in tailoring and embroidery across four batches, while in the Livelihood and Enterprise Development Programme (LEDP), 150 women were trained in five batches. Seven women received training in commercial vegetable cultivation, leading to their involvement in Pandel cultivation. 60 women attended forest nursery management training sessions, resulting in the establishment of four forest nurseries supplied for Harithahram. Lastly, 40 women from four Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) received training in dairy development and received dairy animals from the Animal Husbandry department, supported by technical assistance.