About Us

Rural Integrated Development Society (RIDS)

Our NGO’s work is vital for empowering rural communities, promoting equality, and ensuring sustainable development through inclusive, grassroots solutions that uplift the most marginalized.

The Rural Integrated Development Society (RIDS), established on 27th June 1997, is a grassroots NGO dedicated to empowering marginalized rural communities in Anantapur and Sri Satya Sai districts. With a focus on agricultural laborers, small farmers, women, persons with disabilities, and rural artisans, RIDS promotes sustainable and inclusive development. Over the past 28 years, it has reached over 93,000 beneficiaries across 578 villages. The organization drives change through awareness campaigns, cultural programs, and capacity-building efforts. It has pioneered innovative models in water conservation and agriculture. RIDS is widely recognized for its contributions to rural upliftment, health, sanitation, and ecological sustainability.

Our Vision

We envision an empowered and equitable rural society by uplifting agricultural laborers, small and marginal farmers, women, persons with disabilities, and rural artisans, while fostering social, economic, and environmental awareness.

Our Mission

Our mission is to mobilize, organize, and empower rural communities through cultural programs, training, awareness campaigns, and participatory development initiatives that promote sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth.

Our focus area

Our Team

Meet the masterminds behind the revolution

Board Members

K M Rayudu

K M Rayudu

(Secretary)
P Vijaya Bhaskar

P Vijaya Bhaskar

(Treasurer)
S Revathi

S Revathi

(Joint Secretary)
Umalaxmi

Umalaxmi

(Vice President)
V Kristappa

V Kristappa

(President )
Team Members

B Sreelatha

B Sreelatha

E C Member
C Purushottam Reddy

C Purushottam Reddy

EC Member
G Laxmidevi

G Laxmidevi

EC Member
N Suresh Naidu

N Suresh Naidu

EC Member