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Founded in 1979 by social activist B. M. Goudati, inspired by freedom fighter Dr. N. S. Hardikar, RDS began as a voluntary initiative of Seva Dal members to address social barriers to development. Officially registered in 1982 under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act and later under the FCRA, RDS grew into a secular, non-political, non-profit organization working across Karnataka.
Over four decades, RDS has implemented 96 projects, reaching over 24 lakh beneficiaries in 15 drought-prone districts. Supported by State and Central Governments, the World Bank, NABARD, CSR initiatives, and foreign donors, the organization addresses women’s empowerment, water and sanitation, environment, watershed management, children’s welfare, health, and skill development.
Formed 6,000 SHGs, 6 women’s federations, and rehabilitated 1.75 lakh women through skill training in tailoring, dairy, embroidery, and other trades. Prevented 392 child marriages, enrolled 6,819 girls in schools, and implemented over 50 initiatives like Beti Bachao Andolan.
RDS operates with training centers, 9 mobile health clinic vehicles, 2 jeeps, 6 two-wheelers, and a team of 25 resource persons. The managing committee meets twice monthly to monitor progress and ensure effective implementation.
Implemented Jal Nirmal, NRDWP, Jal Jeevan Mission, and urban water projects, benefiting 45,000 rural residents and multiple cities.
Trained over 56,000 students and 8,900 villagers in forest conservation, conducted plantation drives, and promoted eco-clubs in schools.
Built check dams, farm ponds, and percolation tanks, and trained farmers in sustainable water use.
Ran crèches for working mothers, rehabilitated migrant children, and engaged 15,500 students in environmental competitions.
Trained over 15,000 people, including under PMKVY, in trades like jute weaving, animal husbandry, and handicrafts, ensuring sustainable livelihoods.
Operated Mobile Health Clinics in 129 villages, reaching 1.6 lakh people and reducing MMR and IMR. Conducted health campaigns in over 1,100 villages, benefiting 22 lakh people.