Digest - Grassroots Chronicles
October 2024
EVENTS
Monitoring and evaluation visit was conducted at two Urja Mandala sites in Palkot and Patratoli
The "Energy Transition for Rural emPowerment" project, implemented by Development Alternatives with support from HSBC India, leverages the women-led Urja Mandala model to promote sustainable socio-economic growth through decentralised renewable energy in rural communities.
#EnergyTransition
LC3 cements itself in the big league of sustainable construction
LC3 has been awarded the "Product of the Year -Cement & Concrete" at the 2nd edition of 'World of Concrete India Awards 2024' in Mumbai. Dr. Soumen Maity, CTO of Technology and Action for Rural Advancement (TARA) accepted the prestigious award on behalf of TARA and highlighted the organisation's dedication towards ensuring sustainability in construction.
#WorldofConcreteIndia2024
DA attended the Divisional-Level Workshop on Bihar's Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Pathway in Gaya
To mark Bihar’s effort in achieving carbon neutrality by 2070, a divisional level workshop was held in Gaya. Development Alternatives attended the workshop that was organised as a part of the Capacity Development Program.
#ClimateChange
Creative Expressions: Craft Mela Showcasing Trainee and Alumni Talents
A vibrant Craft Mela showcasing creative crafts and vocational skills of trainees.
#CraftMela2024
District Entrepreneurship Coalition: Empowering Business Landscape of Jhansi
On October 18, 2024, the District Entrepreneurship Coalition in Jhansi brought together aspiring entrepreneurs and stakeholders to foster collaboration, promote women-led enterprises, and strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem for sustainable growth.
#EnterpriseDevelopment
Health and Safety Intervention for Truck Drivers and Helpers
CPR training, health checkups, and medicine distribution for truck drivers at Maan Dhaba, Murthal, Sonipat.
#HealthOnWheels
Quality Greening of Communities: Insights from Case Studies of Climate Communication and Education
The Sustainability and Education Policy Network's (SEPN) MECCE Project, in partnership with UNESCO’s #GreeningEducationPartnership, hosted a webinar featuring global experts on sustainability and education. Development Alternatives also participated in the webinar.
#GreeningEducationPartnership
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Safety and Health Training Session at the Shakti Kendra, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
A training session was held for women entrepreneurs at an oil expeller unit, focusing on safety, cleaning, and health practices. Participants learned essential workplace protocols and engaged in a hands-on fire extinguisher demonstration, enhancing their emergency preparedness.
#EnterpriseDevelopment
Online workshop series on 'Insights Into a Project Report'
IMEDF (Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation), the special-purpose vehicle and a Section 8 company of the Development Alternatives (DA) Group, under its Capacity Building vertical conducted a three-hour online workshop on - Insights into Project Report on 23rd October, 2024.
#CapacityBuilding
STORY OF CHANGE
From Vision to Reality: The Success Story of Archana’s Milk Collection Center
“Dream a little dream” – this phrase holds a lot of meaning when it comes to realising dreams that seem unattainable! At 20, Archana, from Sikri village in Mirzapur, isn't just preparing for her final year BA exams—she's also running her own milk collection centre.
Read Archana's success story here.
PUBLICATIONS
T20 Policy Brief - Assessing Return of Investment in Nature Through an SDG-Aligned Global Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Framework
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are critical for building resilience against the threats of climate change and biodiversity loss that are triggered by unsustainable land use and poor agricultural practices. Despite this understanding, investment into NbS in the G20 economies—especially from the private sector, multilateral development banks, and international financial institutions—is inadequate.
PERSPECTIVES (Blog)
Empowering Rural Women: A Catalyst for Global Change
This International Day of Rural Women, this blog is dedicated to highlighting the multifaceted challenges faced by rural women and showcasing initiatives aimed at uplifting and empowering them. Maj. General Rahul Bhardwaj urges us to recognise that empowering rural women is not just a matter of equity; it is essential for building resilient communities and a sustainable future.
VIDEO
EP 3 | How DA got its engine running | 40 Years of Sustainable Solutions | A Podcast
Chairman, Development Alternatives Dr Khosla in a Tete-a-tete with CEO Shrashtant Patara in our Series: 40 Years of Sustainable Solutions- The DA Story. In this video, Dr. Khosla discusses how he got Development Alternatives up and running at a time when corporate funding was scarce.