DDS women bag UN award
10, Jun 2019
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CONTEXT
- Women members of Deccan Development Society (DDS) sanghams have bagged one of the most coveted UN awards — Equator Prize for 2019.
- DDS sanghams have made a significant contribution towards environment combating climate change, food and nutritional security.
- The US$10,000-prize was officially declared on World Environment Day on June 5.