Digest - Grassroots Chronicles
May 2024
EVENTS
Advancing Sustainable Construction: Introducing Good Bricks Technology
In association with InnoCSR, TARA introduced the “Nano Joule Brick” (NJB), similar to the “Good Bricks of Nepal.” NJB uses soil stabilizers to achieve desired properties in bricks. The soil stabilizers use mineral salts, including sodium chloride and magnesium chloride, to create a pozzolanic reaction that breaks the chemical bonds of the organic matter in the soil mixture. This reaction creates an ionic bond effect that stiffens and consolidates the organic matter in the soils. Since this technology does not require firing, it significantly reduces air pollution and increases productivity, delivering better quality bricks to end consumers and higher profits to entrepreneurs.
#CarbonNeutral
Steering Towards Sustainability: Women E-Rickshaw Entrepreneurs at Aarya Manch
The fifth edition of Aarya Manch was held on May 6, 2024, in Mirzapur, with a focus on women e-rickshaw entrepreneurs taking ownership and making the Manch sustainable.
#Aarya Manch
WASH and Nutrition Workshops in Sonbhadra
WASH and nutrition workshops conducted in five government schools of Sonbhadra.
#WASHinschool
Empowering Citizen Scientists: A Collaborative Effort to Combat Air Pollution in Gurugram
On 11th May 2024, Development Alternatives, in collaboration with UNDP India and GMDA, hosted an engaging training program in Gurugram to empower citizen scientists for hyperlocal air pollution mapping.
#citizenscience
Dr. Swayamprabha Das at Beyond Bretton Woods 2024
Dr. Swayamprabha Das, Lead Policy and Planning, Development Alternatives attended the 1st Conference of the ‘Beyond Bretton Woods’ at Middlebury College, Vermont from 2-4 May 2024.
#BBW2024
Radio Bundelkhand hosts Sustainable Agriculture Dialogues
YouTube Live Stream on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change.
#Climateaction
STORY OF CHANGE
Baking Success: The Inspiring Story of Vikas Kumar
In the heart of Rani Chaukiya village, Mirzapur, a tale of transformation unfolds, centered around Vikas Kumar. From a humble beginning as a bakery worker in bustling Mirzapur, to becoming a thriving entrepreneur, Vikas's journey serves as a beacon of inspiration.
PUBLICATIONS
Fostering Women's Entrepreneursip: Inspire, Innovate and Impact | Work4Progress India
The Work4Progress (W4P) programme, launched in India towards the end of 2016 and subsequently in Peru and Mozambique by the ”la Caixa’’ Foundation, seeks to create new employment opportunities. The programme operates as an open platform for social innovation, formed by civil society organizations, financing institutions, research and technology agencies
PERSPECTIVES (Blog)
Addressing Land Degradation, Desertification and Drought to Tackle Climate Change
Land degradation, desertification and drought are pressing crises that impact ecosystems, agriculture, biodiversity and human societies. India is experiencing land degradation and desertification, driven by natural factors and human activities. In this blog, Dr Swayamprabha Das discusses various measures India is taking to counter this issue.
VIDEO
World Environment Day 2024 | Message from Shrashtant Patara, CEO of Development Alternatives
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, Shrashtant Patara, CEO of Development Alternatives, emphasises the importance of climate action against land degradation and desertification. He also highlights DA's significant efforts in Bundelkhand, their Karmabhoomi, showcasing the ongoing work to tackle these environmental challenges.