TARA spoke at a workshop by OSPCB on transforming Odisha’s brick sector from topsoil to fly ash for a low-carbon built environment.

Community-led Tool Bank empowers women, improves farming efficiency, and productivity.

At the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) Plenary Session (10–12 Oct 2025) at Doon University, Brig. Yogesh Kapoor, VSM (Retd.), from Development Alternatives, shared how the organisation empowers marginalised communities through innovations blending tradition and technology. The session, chaired by Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi, called for inclusive, context-sensitive development.

The Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation (IMEDF), a special-purpose vehicle of Development Alternatives, held a webinar on Enterprise Development and the Non-Farm Sector under its Capacity Building for Multiplication initiative. The session covered key aspects of entrepreneurship, social innovation, and the TFMC and Business Plan frameworks for sustainable enterprise development.

In October 2025, Mirzapur marked a key milestone in strengthening its rural entrepreneurial ecosystem with the launch of two women-led Udyamita Suvidha Kendras (Entrepreneurship Facilitation Centers) at Badlao and Sarthak CLFs.

Development Alternatives, in collaboration with IIT-Bhubaneswar, convened a Consultative Meeting in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The dialogue brought together government departments, research institutions, and key stakeholders to deliberate on pathways for a low-carbon built environment in Odisha.

At the #Work4Progress Annual Convening 2025 in Barcelona, global partners from India, Peru, Mozambique, and Colombia came together to advance social innovation-led entrepreneurship and systems change.

At the UP International Trade Show 2025, Development Alternatives highlighted how women-led enterprises are transforming Uttar Pradesh’s rural economy.

On the sidelines of UNGA and Climate Week in New York, Development Alternatives and partners held a dialogue on Building Resilience with Sustainable Livelihoods, highlighting systemic solutions and inclusive entrepreneurship for climate resilience.

The udayME Melas in Chirgaon and Mauranipur, Jhansi, drew 1,800+ participants, showcasing enterprise services, technologies, & local products while building strong pipelines of women-led & community enterprises.

Farmers learn maintenance practices for greener environment and secure income.

Advancing low-carbon construction through Good Bricks System collaboration in India

Community outreach improved household waste segregation across villages in Himachal

Nalagarh inaugurated its first Organic Waste Converter (OWC), closing the waste loop.

Scaling green biomass briquettes for circular economy in Northeast India

In September and October 2025, the Kaun Banega Business Leader (KBBL) campaign was launched across Bahraich, Mirzapur, Lakhimpur Kheri and Jhansi districts, mobilising over 8,000 aspiring entrepreneurs—mostly women—to share their business ideas and take the first step toward building sustainable, community-led enterprises.

Banana Fiber Cluster showcased eco-friendly handmade treasures at Monsoon Mélange.

Aarya Manch in Kaushambi and Varanasi empowered women e-rickshaw entrepreneurs, securing support for safe, inclusive mobility.

Workshop advanced inclusive entrepreneurship, aligning finance, digital access, market linkages.