Consortium For Dewats Dissemination (CDD) Society

Innovates sustainable water solutions through decentralized and nature-based approaches, focusing on transforming urban environments facing water and sanitation challenges

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Financials

  • 2020

    Total Income
    Rs.109,290,618
    Total Expenses
    Rs.115,429,620
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.45,719,169
    Program Expenses
    Rs.90,816,380
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  • 2021

    Total Income
    Rs.130,968,880
    Total Expenses
    Rs.92,190,022
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.31,724,997
    Program Expenses
    Rs.60,465,024
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  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.116,219,000
    Total Expenses
    Rs.85,246,000
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.9,436,000
    Program Expenses
    Rs.75,810,000
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Used Water Treatment Programme

    States

    Andhra Pradesh

    Karnataka

    Odisha

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    West Bengal

    Chhattisgarh

    Bihar

    Delhi

    Goa

    Gujarat

    Himachal Pradesh

    Jharkhand

    Kerala

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Punjab

    Rajasthan

    Uttar Pradesh

    Uttarakhand

    Telangana

    Ladakh

    India grapples with a severe untreated wastewater issue, generating 40,000 million litres daily, comprising 60% of total daily wastewater. Limited treatment facilities, like centralized Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), worsen the problem, handling only 44% of wastewater with high operational costs. The Consortium For Dewats Dissemination (CDD) Society addresses this with DEWATS™, a decentralized, nature-based treatment for households, communities, and institutions. Using microorganisms and plants, DEWATS™ eliminates extensive piping and skilled labour, offering a cost-effective, sustainable solution. Treated wastewater reuse eases pressure on freshwater sources, mitigating health and environmental concerns. DEWATS™ stands out for simplicity, adaptability to local landscapes, and a 50% lower life cycle cost than conventional systems.

  • Water Body Rejuvenation Programme

    States

    Karnataka

    Tamil Nadu

    Bihar

    Gujarat

    Kerala

    Maharashtra

    Uttar Pradesh

    Jammu and Kashmir

    The Consortium For Dewats Dissemination (CDD) Society is committed to rejuvenating water bodies in India. Recognizing the historical significance of rivers in the development of civilizations, CDD acknowledges its crucial role in providing resources and shaping ecosystems. India, with its numerous rivers and water bodies, faces challenges like urbanization, population pressure, and pollution. Neglect and reliance on groundwater worsen the crisis, impacting aquatic habitats and water quality. CDD's approach involves a comprehensive strategy, considering the physical, biological, chemical, and social aspects of water bodies. By adopting an integrated planning and management approach and prioritizing stakeholder engagement, CDD aims to restore the health of water bodies through sustainable and nature-based solutions. This holistic approach is vital for environmental development and long-term sustainability.

  • Water Security Programme

    States

    Karnataka

    The Consortium For Dewats Dissemination (CDD) Society actively tackles India's water security crisis, acknowledging water's vital role in all life forms. Highlighting a concerning 75% decrease in per capita water availability over 75 years, CDD emphasizes India's imminent transition to water scarcity. The inefficiency of the irrigation system, water quality issues, and the urgent need for comprehensive water resource management are key concerns. CDD's approach involves a thorough assessment of water dynamics, including meteorological and socio-hydrological aspects. Prioritizing community water conservation, CDD implements context-specific Nature-Based Solutions for sustainable development. Environmental education is integral to raising awareness and empowering individuals for responsible water resource stewardship. This holistic approach is crucial for India's development amidst rising water demand, economic challenges, and the potential consequences of water scarcity.

  • Faecal Sludge Management Programme

    District

    Bangalore

    States

    Andhra Pradesh

    Karnataka

    Tamil Nadu

    West Bengal

    Chhattisgarh

    Jharkhand

    Kerala

    Madhya Pradesh

    Uttar Pradesh

    Odisha

    Telangana

    Ladakh

    The Consortium For Dewats Dissemination (CDD) Society tackles global sanitation challenges, particularly focusing on Faecal Sludge Management (FSM). With 3.4 billion people lacking access to safe sanitation, CDD emphasizes the significance of FSM, crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals. In regions like the Global South, where traditional sewer-based approaches are impractical, 90% rely on Onsite Sanitation Systems, contributing to water contamination. CDD India's FSM solutions involve a comprehensive approach, addressing issues from toilets to treatment plants. The pioneering Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Devanahalli showcases sustainable, low-cost Nature-Based Solutions, earning global recognition. CDD's commitment extends to over 400 treatment systems in India and various projects across South Asia and Africa, contributing to safer sanitation practices.

  • Solid Waste Management Programme

    States

    Karnataka

    The Consortium For Dewats Dissemination (CDD) Society addresses India's Solid Waste Management (SWM) challenges arising from urbanization and population growth. With a projected doubling of material consumption by 2030, waste generation, particularly plastic waste, is a major concern. CDD advocates key interventions like composting and waste-to-energy for managing wet waste and emphasizes the importance of proper waste segregation. Drawing on extensive SWM experience, CDD highlights that effective waste management is not just a technical issue but a matter involving people. Their holistic approach includes centralized dry waste management, decentralized wet waste management, and community capacity-building. CDD emphasizes the environmental and health hazards associated with improper waste management, supporting interventions like landfill development, treatment infrastructure, and monitoring systems to create a sustainable SWM value chain.

Impact Metrics

  • No. of Dewats Projects Commissioned

    Program Name

    Used Water Treatment Programme

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 12
    • 2020-21 6
    • 2021-22 4
  • Volume of Waste Water Treated Per Day

    Program Name

    Waste Water Treatment Programme

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 1251
    • 2020-21 100
    • 2021-22 73

Leadership Team

  • Harshvardhan

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Latha Raman Jaigopal

    President

  • Israel Gnanaraj

    Member, Board of Advisors

  • A Gurunathan

    Member, Governing Board

  • Rohini Pradeep

    Project Manager, Head of Laboratory

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATC7399C

  • Registration Number

    BLU-S377-2005-06

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAATC7399CF20214

  • 12A

    AAATC7399CE20214

  • FCRA

    094421376

About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    2003

Impact

CDD, along with its partners and trainees, has installed over 500 DEWATS across 14 states in India, supporting Faecal Sludge Management (FSM). Additionally, the organisation is actively involved in 16 ongoing waterbody rejuvenation projects. Its impact extends globally, with training and capacity-building programmes reaching over 30 countries. CDD's initiatives result in the daily treatment of 15 million litres of wastewater, and to date, over 200 million litres of faecal sludge have been successfully treated. The organisation has directly impacted 4.5 lakh individuals and provided training to over 6000 individuals, NGOs, Government entities, and Panchayats.

Vision and Mission

CDD Society's vision is to innovate, demonstrate and mainstream integrated, nature-based, inclusive water and sanitation solutions to improve quality of life of communities.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Survey No.205 ,Opp. Beedi Workers, Colony, Komaghatta Road, Bangalore, Karnataka

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management