CDD India

17/02/2026

🌊🌱 **Building Climate-Resilient Coastal Cities through Nature-Based Solutions** 🌱🌊

We’re excited to share an inspiring video highlighting the incredible work we’re doing to create climate-resilient coastal cities! 🚀

At **CDD India**, in collaboration with **HSBC**, we are pioneering nature-based solutions that blend innovation with the power of nature to help coastal cities adapt to the impacts of climate change. 🌿

🌾 From ecosystem restoration to sustainable infrastructure, our solutions are significantly reducing flood risks, improving water management, and enhancing urban resilience. 🏙️

This initiative not only safeguards our cities but fosters community ownership, creating spaces that are more sustainable, safer, and ready for the future. 🌍💡

Check out the full video to witness how coastal ecosystems and green infrastructure are paving the way to a resilient tomorrow! 🌊🌱

13/02/2026

Hon’ble Minister for Municipal Administration, Govt. of Karnataka, Mr. Rahim Khan visited the Devanahalli FSTP today. 🙌

He appreciated CDD India’s support in the construction of the plant and our training of plant staff to maintain high O&M standards—because infrastructure works best when operations are strong.

15/11/2025

🌿 A Big Step for Urban Resilience in Varanasi! 🌿
We’re excited to mark the stone laying of a 100 KLD Nature-Based Wastewater Treatment System in the Kanshi Ram Garib Aawas Yojana colony — a major move towards cleaner water and healthier communities.
This pilot will treat wastewater from 1,000 households, reuse the treated water to green a community park, and serve as a scalable model for dense urban settlements. Once operational, it will benefit ~6,000 residents and positively impact nearly 15,000 people.
🤝 Implemented by CDD India with the support of Kotak Mahindra Bank, this initiative strengthens climate-resilient sanitation in underserved areas.
Grateful to the community and leaders who led the ceremony:
✨ Mr. Ashok Kumar Tiwari
✨ Mr. Himanshu Nagpal
✨ Mr. Baliram Kannujiya
Together, we’re shaping sustainable, nature-positive cities. 💧🌏

12/11/2025

🌿 Building Rural Sanitation, One Innovation at a Time!

CDD India had the honour of hosting Smt. Aishwarya Singh, Mission Director – SBM-G, DDWS, at our Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs) in Bengaluru.

From Devanahalli’s nature-based drying beds to Rajankunte’s rural model and Arkere’s modular system, each site reflects how design, innovation, and simplicity can transform rural sanitation.

Grateful for her insights and encouragement to involve children as future sanitation ambassadors! 💧

10/11/2025

🌊 Pioneering Climate-Resilient Sanitation for Coastal India 🌿☀️

Proud to share a milestone that redefines what climate-smart sanitation can look like for India’s coastal towns! 💧

At CDD India, we’ve re-engineered the 3 KLD Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) in Guhaghar, Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) — transforming it into a solar-powered, carbon-neutral system designed for resilience.

🔹 50% faster sludge drying
🔹 Pathogen-free reuse as organic soil conditioner
🔹 100% solar-powered operations
🔹 Waste-to-resource circular economy model

This first-of-its-kind innovation — with a Solar Sludge Drying Greenhouse and Solar Pasteurization Unit — proves how engineering, ecology, and collaboration can converge to meet climate challenges head-on.

Huge thanks to our partners , , and Guhaghar Municipality, and to our incredible CDD India team for making this vision real. 🙏

💬 Because climate resilience isn’t just built — it’s engineered through collaboration.

17/12/2024

🌍💧 Call for Posters! 🌿✨

We’re excited to invite you to submit your research posters for the International Conference on Nature-Based Solutions for Water Circularity and Sustainability, happening from 26th–28th February 2025 at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore!

This global conference will spotlight innovative nature-based solutions that promote sustainable water management and circularity. Whether you’re working on ecosystem restoration, urban water solutions, or climate resilience, we want to hear from YOU!

🔹 Submit your poster and:

Showcase your work to an international audience 🌎
Connect with leading experts, researchers, and policymakers 🔗
Contribute to a sustainable water future 🌱
📅 Key Dates:

Poster Submission Deadline: 20th February,2025
Conference Dates: 26th–28th February 2025
Venue: IISc Bangalore
🌐 For submission guidelines, visit https://nbsforcircularity.org

Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a transformative conversation about our water future!

12/12/2024

🌍📸 Calling all photographers and nature enthusiasts! We’re on the hunt for stunning original photos that showcase nature-based solutions for water circularity and sustainability. Join us in capturing the beauty and innovation of our planet. Your work could be featured at our upcoming international conference! Submit your photos and be part of the change.

23/09/2024

Honoring sanitation workers this

Today, we recognize the incredible efforts of municipal sanitation workers, or pourakarmikas, who play an indispensable role in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of our cities. From doorstep waste collection to ensuring proper disposal practices, their work forms the backbone of solid waste management.

At CDD India, we understand that sanitation is a community effort. As we work towards sustainable water and sanitation solutions, we also want to celebrate and support those who are on the frontlines of these efforts every day—our pourakarmikas.

Let’s take a moment to express our gratitude for their dedication and resilience in the face of many challenges. Together, we can advocate for better working conditions and the recognition they deserve.

07/09/2024

05/09/2024

Proper education on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is essential for sanitation and the health and well-being of young girls. On August 22, 2024, CDD India held MHM sessions in Malavalli, Karnataka, where over 160 young girls and teachers from Rotary School and Mahadeshwara School participated. These sessions play a vital role in equipping girls with the knowledge and resources they need to manage menstruation safely and hygienically. By introducing sustainable menstrual products like cloth pads and menstrual cups, we are promoting healthier practices that can have lasting benefits for their overall health.

 

23/08/2024

Building Resilience for Coastal Communities: Capacity Building Session in Bangalore 🌊

We’re excited to announce an impactful capacity-building session hosted by CDD India on August 7th and 8th, 2024, focusing on enhancing climate-resilient coastal water and sanitation infrastructure. This vital project, supported by HSBC, brought together Urban Local Body (ULB) officials from Goa and Karnataka to explore innovative strategies for building sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure in our coastal regions.

📍 Location: CDD India Office, Bangalore

Why This Matters:
Coastal areas are among the most vulnerable to climate change’s impacts, including rising sea levels and extreme weather events. This session was designed to equip ULB officials with the knowledge and tools to develop and implement resilient water and sanitation systems that can withstand these challenges.

This two-day workshop included a classroom interactive session and an exposure visit to some of CDD India’s successful case projects in Bangalore. It is a critical step towards safeguarding our coastal regions and ensuring sustainable development. The workshop was done in collaboration with IIT- -B and India Sanitation Coalition. It was a day of learning, collaboration, and action!