Rural women's entrepreneurship achieved a major impetus with the signing of the MOU between DA and Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM).

#Climateaction

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

Development Alternatives and the Mlinda Foundation UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate green and inclusive entrepreneurship powered by renewable energy.

#GreenEnergy

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

The "State of India's Handloom Sector Report," was launched by Development Alternatives and ACCESS Development Services' "Living Looms of India" initiative. This comprehensive resource explores the rich history, diverse clusters, and current challenges of India's handloom industry. It also highlights opportunities for growth.

#indiahandloomreport

trialogue 2047: a dynamic series of discussions focusing on building consensus for India's transition to a sustainable future. The theme of this edition of trialogue 2047 is "Water for Planet, People, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships".

In collaboration with esteemed partners, Development Alternative hosted impactful events for World Water Day, focusing on conservation, management, and cultural significance, urging collective action for sustainable water practices.

#water for peace

A training session conducted in Nikoowal village to educate students about the importance and process of waste segregation at the source.

#WasteSegregation

Development Alternatives participated in the Climate Finance Capacity Building Workshop co-organised by Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) and Climate Action Network Southeast Asia (CANSEA) from March 12 to 14 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

#ClimateFinance

On March 4th, 2024, the Bihar Climate Action Conclave was organised by WRI India in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. The primary objective of the conclave was to emphasise the urgent need for fostering climate-friendly development.

#BiharClimateActionConclave

A slipper-making unit was inaugurated to promote women’s entrepreneurship and enterprise development enhancing livelihood for women.

#WomenLivelihood

Development Alternatives’ Centre for Social Innovation and Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CSIIE) conducted a session at National Institute of Labor Economics Research and Development (NILERD) on ‘Social Innovation and Enterprise Development’ under International Training Programme (ITP) on 1st March 2024.

#SocialInnovation

The Aarya Manch, a platform where women e-rickshaw entrepreneurs actively engage in dialogues with local system stakeholders, held its 4th edition to celebrate the milestone of 100+ e-rickshaw entrepreneurs.

#BecomingVisibleTogether