About Us
About us
CDECS is an ISO certified Institute in compliance with Quality Management System – ISO 9001:2015
CDECS is registered society under Rajasthan societies Registration Act 1958 got registered on 29 February 1996. It is also registered under section 12(a) and 80 G under Income tax department. CDECS is registered under Goods and Service tax with Customs and Central excise department.
👤 Chairman’s Message
Welcome to CDECS – A Value-Driven Development Organization.
CDECS (Centre for Development Communication and Studies) was founded by a collective of academicians, grassroots practitioners, former government advisors, and development professionals. With over 30 years of experience in the field, we have consistently contributed to India’s development sector at both the state and national levels.
As a mission-driven organization, CDECS is committed to delivering sustainable, inclusive, and innovative solutions across the socio-economic, environmental, and infrastructure development sectors. We specialize in empowering communities, stakeholders, and institutions by co-creating strategies that are practical, scalable, and aligned with local realities.
At the heart of our work lies a strong belief: development must be people-centric, sustainable, and driven by real impact. We focus on capacity building, participatory development planning, grassroots training, evidence-based research, and development interventions that improve the quality of life in underserved and marginalized communities.
Our Approach
✅ Human-Centered Development – People are at the core of every intervention
✅ Sustainable Solutions – Long-term impact over short-term results
✅ Collaborative Partnerships – Working with Government, NGOs, CSR bodies, and communities
✅ Aligned with SDGs – Especially in poverty, WASH, education, climate, and infrastructure
water and sanitation, climate action, and infrastructure development.
Since our inception in 1996, we have led numerous impactful projects across India—ranging from training programs and research studies to implementation support for flagship government schemes. Our work has led to the development of affordable, replicable, and community-friendly models that address systemic issues in development.
As an evolving organization, we continue to invest in internal capacity so that we remain ahead of the curve—offering cutting-edge insights, tools, and interventions to our partners and beneficiaries. This has helped us foster long-term, trust-based relationships and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of development investments.
We remain committed to being a catalyst for change in the sectors we serve—working towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous society.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Jai Hind, Jai Bharat.
Warm regards,
R.A. Vijay
Chairman, CDECS
cdecsjpr@gmail.com
cdecsjpr@yahoo.in
📝 From the Secretary’s Desk
Envisioning Development with Care and Commitment
At CDECS, we are dedicated to fostering a vision of development that is rooted in concern, compassion, and collective progress. We aspire to build a society that is self-reliant, prosperous, and united by mutual care.
Our mission is guided by key pillars of:
- Economic growth
- Environmental protection
- Climate action
- Technological advancement
- Infrastructure development
- Social empowerment
- Transparency & social audit
- Care & Justice
- Sustainability
These are not just goals—they are our core action areas.
We believe that true development means leaving no one behind. Our efforts are focused on contributing to a world that is:
- Peaceful and prosperous
- Socially just and inclusive
- Environmentally sustainable
- Economically resilient
We are committed to the eradication of poverty and hunger, the achievement of gender equality, Children & Women development, Education, Health, Land Rights, Climate change and Environment protection, Conservation of Natural Resources, Transparency and Social audit, the protection of human rights, and the promotion of democracy and good governance.
Together, let us strive for a future where every individual lives with dignity, opportunity, and security.
Jai Hind, Jai Bharat,
With best wishes,
Dr. Upendra Singh
Secretary, CDECS
cdecsjpr@gmail.com
cdecsjpr@yahoo.in
History & Evolution
Centre for Development Communication & Studies (CDECS) was established in the year 1995-1996 under Society Registration Act 1958 as a developmental organization. The organization is working on the concept of Non-Profit making organization. The organization works for the development of the disadvantage sections of the society and underdeveloped area where the efforts of development are inevitable.
The organization has shown its seed in the Pink city of the country to work with Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs), Government Agencies, National, International and Bilateral Agencies. The professionals with the organization, after working with various funding and Government agencies felt that development interventions need very specific and different approach for both People’s Development and the development of area. The voluntary and non-professional way of working has innumerable problems in long run, which hampers the real growth after lots many financial and physical investments since independence.
Vision & Mission
To establishing a empowered civil society consisting of free and equal citizens, who could solve their problem/ find solution by sitting together for common cause and work to benefit and empower the least advantaged of the society.
Sustainable Solutions: Designed for long-term impact and value.
Collaborative Partnerships: We work closely with governments, civil society, corporations, and communities.
Commitment to SDGs: Our work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially in areas like poverty alleviation, education, WASH, climate action, and rural infrastructure.
- To be a credible organization that upholds the values of accountability and transparency in every assignment & activity it undertakes.
- To facilitate better people participation in all development interventions so State governments and civil society can work together to Change Lives.
- To be a dynamic & not-for-profit institution that creates replicable, sustainable, outcome driven innovations that help in overall development of mankind eradicate poverty across the country.
- To enhance the quality of life of the marginalized and less privileged in our society by addressing concerns of hunger, quality education, health & nutrition, drinking water and livelihood opportunities.
- To work effectively with community and governance to execute the Land Acquisition Act of 2013 (RFCTLARR, Act 2013). The sole aim to get Right and Fair compensation to restore the present socio-economic and cultural status even after losing their land/assets by affected families.
- To support and undertake Social Audits for larger societal benefits of the Government Interventions.
- To work strategically for realizing and recognising Rights and responsibility by the citizen’s and the Governance to have a symbiotic relationship for larger benefits.
Organization Structure
Annual Reports
| S. No. | Financial Year | Report Title | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023–24 | Annual Report 2023–24 | Download PDF |
Audit Report
| S. No. | Financial Year | Report Title | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021–22 | Audit Report 2021–22 | Download PDF |
| 2 | 2022–23 | Audit Report 2023–24 | Download PDF |
| 3 | 2023–24 | Audit Report 2023–24 | Download PDF |
Statutory Disclosures
Registration Details
CDECS is registered under the following Acts:
- The Societies Registration Act, 1958
- The Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA), 1976
- The Income Tax Act, 1961, section 12AA
- The Income Tax Act, 1961, section 80G
- The Employee’s Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
- The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
- Goods & Service Tax Act, 2017
- ISO certification – ISO 9001:2015
- Darpan portal of NITI Aayog of government of India
- CSR portal of Ministry of Corporate Affairs for undertaking CSR Activities
- Valid Income Tax department PAN and TAN number
The Administrative Office address from where all day-to-day coordination is dealt is:
CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION & STUDIES (CDECS)
133 DEVI NAGAR,NANNU MARG, NEW SANGANER ROAS, SODALA, RAJASTHAN (INDIA); Pincode: 302019Our Registered Office address is:
CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION & STUDIES (CDECS)
133 DEVI NAGAR,NANNU MARG, NEW SANGANER ROAS, SODALA, RAJASTHAN (INDIA); Pincode: 302019