Regional Evaluation Meeting
The Regional Evaluation Meeting of NDS was held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 11:00 AM at the NDS Regional Office. NDS Director, Fr. Binoy Kassamkuttyil, presided over the meeting. The Activity Coordinators of the NDS Vimalagiri, Bospara, Kayyunni, Kalpra, Dharmagiri, and Periyashola units for the year 2025–26 presented the reports of their respective units alongside the accounts of the Credit Union. The Achan expressed the region’s congratulations to the units, highlighting the excellent work carried out by each. He once again emphasized the contributions made by NDS to the comprehensive economic, cultural, social, and educational development of the members and families of each unit, instructing the office bearers to continue the activities of NDS in this manner in the future as well.
Farewell meeting for Fr. Binoy Kassamkuttiyil
Rev. Fr. Binoy Kassamkuttiyil, who has served as the Director of NDS for the last 10 years and is now trasfered, was given a farewell by the units at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Nilgiri Regional Director, Fr. Biju Ponparakkal, presided over the meeting. During the gathering, Binoy Achan recalled his time and work as the NDS Director, expressing his gratitude to everyone. In turn, Fr. Biju Ponparakkal, along with representatives from the NDS Dharmagiri, Kalpra, Bospara, Kayyunni, and Vimalagiri units, thanked Fr. Binoy for his dedicated service and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Hearty Welcome to Fr. Nishwin Thenpallil
Rev. Fr. Nishwin Thenpallil, who was appointed as the new Director of Nilgiris Development Society, gave a warm welcome to NDS on 16.05.2026. NDS Director Fr. Binoy Kassamkuttiyil received him with flowers. Then the Director seated him in the Director’s office and assigned him responsibilities.
NDS Governing Body Meeting
NDS Governing body was meeting was conducted on 25.05.2026 at NDS Office Gudalur. NDS Preseident Rev .Fr. Paul Mundolickal presided over the meeting. NDS Secretary Rev. Fr. Binoy K Sebastian presented the Annual Report and Annual Accounts of the year 2025-2026. All the governing body members participated in the meeting.
International World Environment Day: 05 June 2026
World Environment Day 2026 mobilizes commitment, action to end plastic pollution globally. Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet. By 2040, plastic leakage to the environment is predicted to grow by 50 per cent, and that pollution creeps into our bodies through the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air that we breathe. World Environment Day 2026 calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution. By drawing inspiration from nature and showcasing real-world solutions, NDS adviced its members to adopt sustainable practices that drive systemic change.
Mekhala Director Visit at NDS Units
NDS Regional Director, Fr. Nishwin T. Thomas, and NDS Project Coordinator, Joshy T. P., visited the NDS Dharmagiri and NDS Bospara units. Both units extended a warm welcome to Fr. Nishwin. During the visit, they attended the evaluation meetings of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and evaluated the various programs and activities being carried out by the units.
Housing project
Under the leadership of NDS and with the financial assistance of WSSS, the construction of two houses for two needy families in Dharmagiri parish, Madhathikunnel Binu and Kathulil Xavier, was completed and the new houses were inaugurated by NDS Director Fr. Binoy Kassamkuttyil and Dharmagiri Parish Vicar Fr. Biju Thuruthel. NDS would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to all the well-wishers who helped financially and by purchasing materials for the construction of these houses, and especially to WSSS Director Fr. Jinoj Palathadathil.
NDS Kayyunni Unit Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Nilgiris Development Society (NDS), Kayyunni Unit was held on 09 August 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Kayyunni Unit. The meeting was conducted with the participation of the members and beneficiaries of the unit.
The meeting began with a welcome address by the president K M Joseph, followed by a review of the activities and achievements of the Kayyunni Unit during the previous year. NDS Kayyunni unit Director Rev. Fr. John P George Ponparackal presided over the meeting. The inaugruation of the meeting was done by NDS Executive Director Fr. Nishwin Thenpallil. Unit Secretary Smt. Saly Kruian presendted the Annual report and accounts of the year 2025-2026. The members discussed the progress of various development activities, the benefits received by participating families, and the challenges faced during the implementation of programmes.
The meeting also focused on planning and strengthening the activities of the unit for the coming year. Discussions were held on improving participation, identifying the needs of families, promoting self-reliance, and ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of development programmes.
The members actively participated in the discussions and shared their suggestions for improving the functioning of the unit. The importance of cooperation, regular participation, proper utilisation of available resources, and collective responsibility was emphasised.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to all the members and participants for their valuable contributions and continued support to the activities of Nilgiris Development Society. Few cultural programs also was presented by the unit members and their children.
