Digest - Grassroots Chronicles
June 2024
EVENTS
Development Alternatives and ICIMOD partner to build climate-resilient Hindu Kush Himalaya
Climate change is impacting the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region with frequent extreme weather and glacier loss. Development Alternatives (DA) and ICIMOD have partnered for sustainability, signing a long-term MoU in Kathmandu, Nepal.
#SustainableFuture
Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM) and Development Alternatives signs MoU to promote women-led enterprises
Rural women's entrepreneurship achieved a major impetus with the signing of the MOU between DA and Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM).
#Climateaction
Plantation drive on the occasion of World Environment Day
Development Alternatives planted around 1600 trees on 5th June 2024. The events started from the DDA park Sanjay Van nearby DA Headquarters in Delhi followed by other project locations such as Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Nalagarh and Sonbhadra.
#WorldEnvironmentDay
Development Alternatives and Mlinda Foundation UK, partners to advance Green and Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Development Alternatives and the Mlinda Foundation UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate green and inclusive entrepreneurship powered by renewable energy.
#GreenEnergy
Citizen Scientist Training Program in Patna: Empowering Locals for Hyperlocal Air Pollution Mapping
'Stakeholder Consultation and Citizen Scientist Training Event' in collaboration with UNDP-India and Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) was held in Patna. The event focused on training volunteers in air quality monitoring and hyperlocal mapping of air pollution and GHG emissions using low-cost air quality sensors while enabling stakeholder dialogue on related issues in Patna.
#citizenscience
IMEDF conducts online workshop series on Marketing Solutions for Enterprises in F&B sector
IMEDF, the Special Purpose Vehicle of Development Alternatives Group conducted an online workshop on ‘Marketing Solutions for Enterprises in F&B sector’. As we continue our mission to support and empower farmers through our Food and Beverages clusters, it's crucial to emphasise the significance of marketing in achieving our goals. Marketing plays a pivotal role in the success and sustainability of the clusters, enabling them to maximise the value of agricultural produce, enhance farmer and entrepreneur’s income, and build stronger rural economies.
#MarketingSolutions
Principal Secretary Shri Awdhesh Pratap Singh visits TARAgram Orchha in Bundelkhand
Shri Awdhesh Pratap Singh’s visit to TARAgram highlighted DA’s impactful work in Bundelkhand, emphasising women empowerment, sustainable development, and innovative eco-friendly practices.
#Climateaction
6th edition of Aarya Manch held in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
The sixth edition of Aarya Manch was held on May 6, 2024, in Mirzapur, with a focus to identify new women’s groups interested in setting up a battery charging station.
#BecomingVisibleTogether
Systems Innovation Learning Partnership (SILP) Sense-Making Sessions
DA explores systems innovation through SILP, strengthening global learning partnerships.
#SafeMobility
Successful Pond Adoption Initiative at Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh under HUL Prakriti Project
Development Alternatives, Shivalik Valley School, and HUL Prabhat have partnered to sustain a rejuvenated pond in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh as part of the HUL Prakriti project. The school has adopted the pond, engaging in activities like plantation drives and eco-friendly events.
#PondRejuvenation
Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Training in Sonbhadra
3-day training was conducted for potential women entrepreneurs to learn about business management skill sets.
#WomenInEntrepreneurship
STORY OF CHANGE
Fostering Success for Women Entrepreneurs: Story of Nilamani Topno
Hailing from Turundu village, Gumla, Jharkhand, Nilamani Topno's journey is one of resilience and transformation. From being a concerned mother to an economically empowered woman, she has come a long way! Read her story here.
PUBLICATIONS
Our Ponds Need Our Ownership to Thrive: A collaborative initiative to rejuvenate ponds in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Ponds in India are dying. It is time to Revive, Rejuvenate and Restore them. Development Alternatives collaborated with various stakeholders to take on this challenge and launched an initiative “Humare Talab Humari Pehchan” to work on pond rejuvenation
PERSPECTIVES (Blog)
Shifting Systems, Collectively
Collective action has been an integral part of Development Alternatives’ approach to creating impact at scale. In this blog, written by CEO, Development Alternatives, Shrashtant Patara, discusses DA’s efforts in collective action and social innovation in entrepreneurship to generate widespread impact. It also outlines how DA has been prioritizing building partnerships, engaging deeply with rural communities, and promoting entrepreneurship among women and youth.
VIDEO
In water-stressed Sonbhadra, Nala Treatments came to the rescue | Water Management in Agriculture
In Sonbhadra, erratic rainfall led to water shortages and reduced crop production. With the support of LIC-HFL, we addressed this issue with Nala treatments, enhancing groundwater recharge and extending irrigation periods. Farmers now enjoy higher yields and reduced migration.