The work of SEPS and its founder P.Devullu has received several prestigious recognitions.

Major Awards

🏆 AP State Biodiversity Award (2011)
Awarded to P. Devullu for exceptional work in preserving indigenous seeds.

🏆 Plant Genome Saviour Community Award (2012)
A national award from the Government of India recognizing outstanding community-level conservation of plant genetic resources.

🏆 National Seed Conservation Award (2013)
Recognizing SEPS for safeguarding traditional seed varieties.

SEPS has also been featured in leading media outlets including:

• The Hindu

• Times of India

• Hans India

The organization’s work has gained international attention through the UNDP Equator Initiative.

Partners & Collaborations

SEPS works with a wide network of government agencies, research institutions, NGOs, and corporate partners.

Government & Research Institutions

• RySS

• Tribal Welfare Department

• Agriculture Department

• NBPGR

• ICAR

NGOs & Community Organizations

• WASSAN

• Samata

• Kovel Foundation

• Dhimsa Natural Farming FPO

CSR & Development Partners

• All India Agro

• Solidaridad

• ICAR collaborative programs supporting 600+ women farmers

These partnerships help expand SEPS initiatives and increase impact across tribal regions.

Impact

Over the past two decades, SEPS has created measurable impact.

Community Impact

• 1,500+ tribal families supported

• 13,000 people benefited

• 300+ indigenous seed varieties conserved

• 25+ forest protection committees formed

• 3,500 hectares of forests protected

• 600+ women farmers trained

• 150 teachers trained in environmental education