Digest - Grassroots Chronicles
February 2025
EVENTS
Bundeli Idol 2.0- Honouring the Musical Legacies of Bundelkhand
A Grand Celebration of Bundeli Musical Culture and Heritage.
#BundeliIdol2025
Jaipur Design Meet
The Jaipur Design Meet, hosted by Dhun Life under the Alt Urban Campaign by Development Alternatives, served as a collaborative platform for architects, urban planners, and sustainability experts to explore innovative solutions for sustainable housing.
#AltUrban
Kalash initiative at Maha Kumbh 2025
Community-led water conservation initiative fostering sustainable actions for river rejuvenation.
#MahaKumbh2025
udyaME Mela: A One-Stop Platform for Enterprise Development
udyaME mela serves as a comprehensive platform where all essential enterprise support services are brought together in one place. These include technology providers, financial institutions, capacity-building organisations, and market linkages.
#EnterpriseDevelopment
Mahda Village of Khagaria Gets Drinking Water Free of Arsenic Thanks to a Community-Led Initiative
To address arsenic contamination, Development Alternatives set up a water filtration system in Mahda Village, Bihar. Villagers contribute ₹5 per 20 liters, ensuring sustainability through a community-led strategy. Residents are taught about water safety through awareness initiatives.
#WaterPollution
Awareness Programme on Lean Techniques and Schemes for MSMEs in Kumta, Karnataka
IMEDF SFURTI Pepper & Cardamom Spices cluster, located in Sirsi city of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka participated in the Awareness programme on MSME schemes on January 28, 2025.
#InclusiveEntrepreneurship
TARA Promotes Sustainable Brick Kiln Practices in Partnership with the Odisha State Pollution Control Board
To address environmental issues and protect the welfare of workers, TARA teamed up with the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) to promote sustainable solutions in the brick kiln sector.
#Pollution
Entrepreneurship Promotion and Ecosystem Development Workshop at Ghughuwa Shakti Kendra, Jhansi (UP)
Under the ‘Promotion of Women-led Enterprises in Uttar Pradesh’ program, a workshop on entrepreneurship promotion and ecosystem development was facilitated at the Ghughuwa Shakti Kendra in Jhansi.
#WomenEntrepreneurs
STORY OF CHANGE
Empowering Rural Dreams: Archana's Milk Collection Center Success
At 20, Archana from Sikri village in Mirzapur isn't just preparing for her final year BA exams- she's also running her milk collection centre.
PUBLICATIONS
Reflection: Water for Peace
"Reflection: Water for Peace" delves into the intricate tapestry of water governance, equity, and sustainability, resonating with the theme of World Water Day 2024. This e-book intertwines diverse perspectives, from gender equity in water management to the nexus between water and culture, offering a roadmap for collective action. Amidst the spectre of water scarcity and climate change, it champions resilience and innovation in the pursuit of a harmonious future. Join this introspective journey, embracing the transformative power of water as a catalyst for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development globally.
PERSPECTIVES (Blog)
Airwaves of Change: Radio Bundelkhand’s Gender-Inclusive Revolution
Bundelkhand faces significant climate challenges, but Development Alternatives is driving sustainable, community-led solutions for 4 decades now. In this blog, Maj. Gen. Rahul Bhardwaj highlights the impact of Radio Bundelkhand, a community radio station reaching over 150 villages.
By promoting gender-inclusive climate communication, the station empowers women to participate in discussions on sustainable practices, inspires individuals to take action, and trains community journalists to report on local climate issues. Through this initiative, Radio Bundelkhand strengthens resilience and fosters empowerment, particularly among women.
VIDEO
Episode 6 | The Principles Development Alternatives Follow | Explained
Chairman, Development Alternatives Dr Khosla in a Tete-a-tete with CEO Shrashtant Patara in our Series: Get Candid with DA! In this video, Dr. Khosla discusses the major principles DA has followed and is still following at present.