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

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

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

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

The launch of the E-book "Reflections: Water for Peace," on the occasion of Earth Day on April 22nd, a collaborative effort, explores water's role in peace and development, navigating governance, equity, technology, and culture, urging collective action amidst climate challenges.

#waterforpeace

A two day workshop on Water Quality Understanding Testing and Analysis took place in Ghitorni, New Delhi. Students from various universities across the country as well as representatives from NGOs attended the workshop.

#CleanWater

This workshop was aimed at introducing sintered fly ash aggregates that may be used in lightweight concrete for structural applications to various stakeholders of infrastructure development in the country. The workshop was organised by the School of Infrastructure, IIT Bhubaneswar, jointly with Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Bhubaneswar chapter, and Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (IMFA) Limited.

#CarbonNeutral # LWC #Cement&Concrete #flyash

Empowering Communities: Transforming Ponds for Sustainable Water Management and Environmental Conservation. With a vision of reviving the traditional water resources Development Alternatives in collaboration with HCL Foundation embodies a holistic approach to tackling water scarcity in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar area.

#pondrejuvenation

YouTube Live Stream on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change.

#Climateaction

A women-led 30 kWp solar mini-grid site in Sikhar, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh was launched on 3rd April 2024, marking a significant milestone of women leading renewable energy project in the region.

#UrjaMandala