CDR is setting up a Centre for Excellence (CFE) at Bodlanka village in the East
Godavari district. This CFE will act as a hub for assimilation of best practices
7 and transfer of knowledge to the tribal farmers. The 26 acre campus is situated
amidst verdurous surroundings. The main objectives of the CFE are
To improve quality of life and strive for the wellbeing of the Tribal Families.
Organise the tribal farmers into cohesive self governing groups and assist
them to access public resources for different activities.
Increase productivity by training the farmers in best farming practices.
Promote low cost high yielding Natural Farming methods.
Install Hydraulic Rams for irrigation on perennial streams.
Promote community governed joyful, activity based pre-primary schools.
Develop skills and set up self managed livelihood centres with best
technology including food and fruit processing units.
Organise marketing of the products.
Promote preventive practices and organise Community action Groups for
attaining freedom from illness.
CDR was responsible for assisting the tribal women in 41 villages of Jainoor and Siripur (U) mandals to form the first Self Help Groups (SHG) in 1983 and guide them to become strong, independent entities. The SHGs have spread in a State wide movement in the later years.
CDR is setting up a Centre for Excellence (CFE) at Bodlanka village in the East
Godavari district. This CFE will act as a hub for assimilation of best practices
7 and transfer of knowledge to the tribal farmers. The 26 acre campus is situated
amidst verdurous surroundings. The main objectives of the CFE are
To improve quality of life and strive for the wellbeing of the Tribal Families.
Organise the tribal farmers into cohesive self governing groups and assist
them to access public resources for different activities.
Increase productivity by training the farmers in best farming practices. 
Promote low cost high yielding Natural Farming methods.
Install Hydraulic Rams for irrigation on perennial streams. 
Promote community governed joyful, activity based pre-primary schools.
Develop skills and set up self managed livelihood centres with best
technology including food and fruit processing units. 
Organise marketing of the products.
Promote preventive practices and organise Community action Groups for
attaining freedom from illness.
