On the 6th of December 2023, Development Alternatives commemorated the 10th anniversary of “Prabhat”, a sustainable community development initiative of HUL. A special placement drive was also orchestrated for trainees to celebrate the occasion.

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DA along with its partners conducted an ‘udyaME Mela’ (Enterprise Fair) to provide a platform for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. This platform aimed to provide ‘One Stop Solutions’ such as access to finance, technology integration, marketing needs and capacity building.

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In a collaborative effort led by Development Alternatives with the Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF), two significant reports were unveiled in Patna on November 29, 2023. Under the umbrella of the 'Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Pathway for Bihar' initiative, the report focuses on the Greenhouse Gas Incentivisation and low-carbon pathways for Sugar Mills and Re-Rolling Mills in the State. 

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Delve into the transformative impact as the Maersk Suhana Safar Programme organises 18 health camps, catering to the wellbeing of truck drivers and their families.

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Development Alternatives organised a visit by Humphery University Fellows and USIEF member on 18th November 2023 at Mahawad Pond, Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP to witness the pond rejuvenation work.

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Development Alternatives conducted its annual flagship event - trialogue 2047 on the theme, ‘Circularity in Action - Plastics Management for Cities of the Future’, in New Delhi on 7 Nov, 2023.

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Development Alternatives team in collaboration with UNEP visited Thane as a part of ASHRAYE initiative. The aim of this visit was to visit affordable housing sites in Thane along with C&D waste plant for survey and data collection on embodied energy from the building materials.

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Development Alternatives joined fellow network members of Vikalp Sangam to discuss alternatives for development in the 2023 General Assembly Meet from November 03-06 at Farmer’s Share in Shoranur, Kerala. The meeting concluded with a field visit and interaction with the tribal community in the Vazhachal forest division in the Thrissur district. The community was the first in the state to receive Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights.

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During the visit to Prabhat Livelihood Centre in Sonipat on November 2nd and 3rd, the HUL team accompanied by global representatives, aimed to assess the influence of their projects. The primary objectives included gaining insights into the impact of the team's initiatives, interacting with students, and motivating team members to elevate their contributions.

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