About Us

Mr.M Ali Ismail Umeri, an eminent scholar, a visionary and gifted son of Minicoy, had indeed created a vacuum that could never be filled. However, he had inspired us strugle, instilled courage and hope to survive the adversities. His dream was to strengthen MDS with the support of men and women willing to render selfless service by sparing time and energy to involve in activities that are beneficial to the community.

It was during the first half of 1996 that some like-minded people of Minicoy Island took the initiative to come together setting aside political and  other differences for the benefit of the Island and its people; their sincere efforts culminated in the establishment of a new NGO by the name Maliku Development Society(MDS) under the stewardship of Mr.M Ali Ismail Umeri marking beginning of a new era.

The Maliku Development Society was formally inaugurated by then Administrator Shri.Rajive Taiwar IAS in the august presence of famous columnist Mr.Kushwant Singh in a well organised function at the SPORTS Comples, Minicoy on 8th February 1997 soon after sighting the hilaal for id ul Fitre. The function was attended by village Moopans, erstwhile Island Council Chairman Mr.A.E Hussain Manikfan and members of and political leaders.

In the function Shri.D.Ali Manikfan then Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Late Shri.Moosa Manikfan Kallikagothi former Councellor, Pradesh Council ans Shri.S.M Ali Deputy Collector, Minicoy felicitated. Greetings from the eminent leaders of Lakshadweep Late Shri.P.M Sayees then Hon'ble Union Minister and Late Dr.K.K.Mohammed Koya were readout.

After the demise of Shri.M.Ali Ismail Umeri, Dr.K.K Donthakuru took over the charge of Chairman and steered MDS to further heights by involving in all developmental activities. It is worth mentioning that theKindergarten(LKG/UKG) started with only 10 kids in 1997 have a strength of 150+ students as on 31st January 2020.

We feel proud to mention that former administrator Shri.Chamanlal IAS, during sojourn to Minicoy, visited to our Kindergarten and appreciated the organization and assured to help improve the institution.

The Natural Cultural Heritage Museum is another milestone in the history of Maliku Development Society. It was inaugurated by former administrator Shri. Amarnath IAS on 11th February 2012 in the presence of Sociology Field Representative for South Asia Dr.Vineta Hoon who took the initiative to get through her NGO namely Center for Action Research on Environment Science (CARESS) a grant-in-aid to MDS in 2009 in consideration of covenant to set aside 2471 acres marine and mangrove protected area for 20 years.

The museum showacses artifacts collected by Shri.K.G Mohammed Retired Senior Publicity Officer, Lakshadweep.