With the passage of time SKDRDP began to play role in transfer of technology, providing the infrastructure, providing finance through micro credit. Besides this, the project concentrated on the empowerment of rural women and hence began 'Jnanavikasa Programme'. In response to the social needs of the area the SKDRDP innovated into activities like Janajagruthi, Community Development, Siri etc.,
A village level worker known as 'Sevaniratha', approached the stakeholder families, sat with them to prepare a five year development plan and assisted them to implement the same. the Dharmasthala temple has given the required material support like equipments, seed material in the form of charity.
Large quantities of rice was distributed during the initial decades as a compensation for the families while they worked in their own lands. the concept of 'Food for Work' was implemented by SKDRDP, with a view to develop the lands.
Thus the initial decade of SKDRDP can be considered as a charity phase.
In the early 90s, on a review of the project, it was realised that mere charity does not give the desired result. Hence SKDRDP adopted the self-help mode by organizing Self-help Groups (SHGs), more on the lines of Joint Liability Groups (JLBs) of Bangladesh.
Today, the SKDRDP encompasses all aspects of enriching the rural life. As on date the SKDRDP is engaged in developmental activities in Dakshina
Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Coorg, Shimoga and
Chickmagalur districts operating in 4,739 villages covering
more than seven hundred and ten thousand families. It is also working in six coastal towns under Karnataka Urban Development and Coastal environment Management Project. Throughout the State of Karnataka, SKDRDP, is operational with its Community Development Programmes. The core strengths of the organisation are the blessings of its promoters, dedicated band of workers, good will of the stakeholders and above all a comprehensive programme to better the living environment of the chosen areas.
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