Digest - Grassroots Chronicles
February 2024
EVENTS
Kaun Banegi Business Leader Finale Event
The Kaun Banegi Business Leader (KBBL) Finale event, held in Jhansi, to promote women's entrepreneurship and get innovative ideas for non-traditional enterprises.
#KaunBanegiBusinessLeader
DA and DST* co-host brainstorming session for review of National Awards for Women’s Development
The session was organised to review the awards, ways to strengthen it and to ensure more applications are received.
#Womenempowerment
*Department of Science & Technology
Job Readiness Programmes Empower Women in Haryana
Weeklong job readiness and soft skills training programmes organised in three women’s colleges in Sonipat under the Prabhat Skills to Livelihood programme to upskill the women students.
#Equality4Progress
Water Connects "Ek Pavitra Bandhan": Bridging Science and Society at Water Fest 2024
Water Fest 2024, themed "Ek Pavitra Bandhan," explored the dual role of waterbodies for rituals and recreation. Debates highlighted the need for a delicate balance, emphasising environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
#Ministry of Jal Shakti #WaterAid #Center for Global Affairs and Public Policy
Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Training
5-day training was conducted for potential women entrepreneurs to learn about business management skill sets.
#Livelihoods
Through the Lens of Change: Empowering Stories from Bundelkhand
This year, Development Alternatives (DA) embarked on a mission to document its grassroots work in Bundelkhand, through the power of photography. Through the lens, narratives of resilience, innovation, and community spirit unfolded.
#Photostory
STORY OF CHANGE
From Dreams to Reality: Priyanka's Journey of Empowerment Through Skill Development
Priyanka, a 33-year-old resident of Shastri Nagar, Jaipur, has a husband employed in the private sector. Despite excelling academically from an early age, distinguishing herself as a bright student, Priyanka faced a lack of proper guidance to propel her career forward after completing an M.A. and a Fashion Designing Course in pursuit of financial independence.
PUBLICATIONS
Low Carbon Development Pathway for Re-Rolling Mills in Bihar
This comprehensive study is part of the 'Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Pathway for Bihar' project in collaboration with the Bihar State Pollution Control Board and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. The report assesses GHG emissions from Bihar's Re-Rolling Mills, revealing 381,440 tons of CO2e in 2021-22. Forecasting sector growth until 2070, it projects a potential annual emission of 2.59 million tons of CO2e. To achieve near-net zero by 2070, proposed interventions focus on reducing coal usage and adopting energy-efficient technologies. This report outlines that successful implementation requires policy, technology, and financial support. The study offers a vital guide for Bihar, outlining a low-carbon development strategy for sustainability in the Re-Rolling Mills sector.
Fireflies of Social Change
A compilation of 20 case studies of Work4progress entrepreneurs, authored by Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). These studies delve into the entrepreneurs' journeys and showcase the impact on both the individuals and their enterprises, and the local entrepreneurial ecosystems.
ShubhKal ...building resilience for a brighter tomorrow
Development Alternatives started working in Bundelkhand more than three decades ago. In an attempt to transform the economy and ecology of Bundelkhand we worked here to build massive programmes for restoring and rebuilding the social and natural processes which resulted in measurable improvement in the lives and livelihoods of the people and in the productivity of their land, water and biological resources. This book, thus, is a tribute to AVM Sahni for his contribution in guiding the sustainable development initiatives. This resulted in community transformation, environmental regeneration and economic sustainability.
PERSPECTIVES (Blog)
Do women have to be rockstars to be celebrated?
Gender equality is crucial for any nation's economic growth and development. India is witnessing women entrepreneurs breaking gender norms and making a place for themselves in decision-making. They are being included in mainstream economic activities and co-creating entrepreneurship solutions that align with the local community's needs. In this blog, Kanika Verma discusses how women entrepreneurs are creating numerous job opportunities and solving local challenges. She highlights the ways women entrepreneurs have come together, creating solidarity networks and unlocking resources that provide access to renewable energy and digital technology.
VIDEO
Chairperson, Development Alternatives, Dr Ashok Khosla's Message on World NGO Day
World NGO Day is an international day dedicated to recognise, celebrate and honour all non-governmental and nonprofit organisations, and the people behind them that contribute to the society all year around.