SEEDS was registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act in 1995 by Mr. S. D. Pandian (a follower of Gandhian thoughts and a volunteer of the Sarvodaya Movement) to usher in rural revolution with special focus on agriculture and small and marginal farmers as well as to bring about inclusive growth in women, children and the vulnerable. Having been a tireless worker Mr. S. D. Pandian envisioned SEEDS for economic and social development of farmers on a sustainable basis. From its humble beginning based on small practical approaches to sustainable development, SEEDS has grown to a fully-fledged professional organization providing cutting edge services creating large scale impact in the rural areas and changing the lives of scores of farmers in the project area. Joining hands with the Government, corporate houses and other stakeholders to implement its core programs, SEEDS has been successfully addressing local challenges of agriculture and rural development through multi-pronged approaches and targeted interventions.