Who we are
CDD is a non profit, headquartered in Bangalore. Our purpose is to innovate, demonstrate, and
mainstream inclusive water and sanitation solutions. We aim to accomplish this purpose by developing contextualised, decentralised and resilient nature-based solutions through
adoption of systems approach.
Nature Based Systems (NBS) are inherently low on life cycle costs, carbon footprint and circular in character
and thus sustainable over the long term. We are committed to unlocking the potential of Decentralisation through our DEWATS approach – which tries
to tackle the issue of water pollution as close to the source as possible. Decentralisation and NBS are thus critical in transforming our fragile Urban Environments that
are facing an unprecedented onslaught of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) challenges.
What we do
Urban Resilience 
Blue/Green/Grey Solutions 
Success Stories
Lipman Family Prize Winner
CDD Society wins Winner of the Lipman Family Prize are models for the good that they achieve as well ass their approach and implementation. They tackle a universal problem in one or more local settings- and, as such offers an approach, model or innovation that can be adapted to create a positive impact elsewhere. The application process places particular emphasis on the following four qualities; Leadership, Impact, Innovation and Transfeability.
SLUDGE FOR FOOD
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: WHAT IF THE PROBLEM IS THE SOLUTION?
Untreated sludge from sewage treatment plant can be a risk to environmental health and hence to human health. However, this sewage sludge can be a rich source of nutrients for agriculture if sagely used.
Liquid waste management in Alappuzha, Kerala
Collaboration and innovation pave the way for sustainable solutions in liquid waste managemnt.Read our feature article in Water Digest.
Partner with Us
At CDD India, we beleive that collaboration is the key to success and innovation. We invite you to join us on a tranformative journey by becoming our esteemed partner.