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.

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The session was organised to review the awards, ways to strengthen it and to ensure more applications are received.

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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.

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The Kaun Banegi Business Leader (KBBL) Finale event, held in Jhansi, to promote women's entrepreneurship and get innovative ideas for non-traditional enterprises.

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Development Alternatives, in collaboration with Transform Rural India, recently inaugurated a pioneering 60kWp solar mini-grid in Mihinpurwa, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh.

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Development Alternatives has recently inaugurated its first Shakti Kendra on this Republic Day in Badagaon, Jhansi, marking a significant stride towards sustainability and women empowerment.

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Development Alternatives and TARA together participated in the General Assembly of the PAANIWATER Project which was held at the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Efforts were made to ensure sustainability of drinking and wastewater technologies. 200 Indian Airforce Officers were trained on wastewater treatment and reuse at Vayusena Nagar in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

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Development Alternatives participated in the Livelihoods India Summit 2023 held from 17th to 18th January 2024 in New Delhi.

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Zeenat Niazi, Senior Vice President, Development Alternatives spoke at the CRDT Foundation Day in Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. She described DA’s 40-year journey in shaping sustainable housing solutions from climate-resistant materials to community-driven initiatives, and how DA is tackling affordability, access, and environmental impact across rural and urban landscapes.

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A one-day workshop was conducted with 15 Gram Vaani volunteers in Jhansi on the social innovation approach of micro-enterprise development. The session was conducted to orient the volunteers on listening and co-creation processes as per social innovation methodology.

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