An evening filled with stories, voices of experience, moments of serendipity, and deep reflections on sustainability unfolded at Accidental Anecdotes, held on 31st March 2025 at the DA Headquarters in Delhi. It was a gathering to reminisce about India’s sustainability journey and the milestones that followed.

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Development Alternatives (DA), in partnership with SBI Foundation along with the Center of Social Innovation & Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CSIIE) & Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation (IMEDF), organised a workshop titled "Rewiring Change- Unpacking the What, Why & How of Social Innovation

Across three key platforms - SHE Changes Climate, the Girls Count Regional Consultation supported by UNFPA, and the Women’s Economic Empowerment Forum hosted by the Gates Foundation - Kanika Verma, Lead - Green and Inclusive Entrepreneurship at Development Alternatives, amplified the call for systemic change that places women at the forefront of climate, market, and livelihood solutions.

Formal handover of waste and water management systems to the community

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IMEDF, a special-purpose vehicle of the Development Alternatives (DA) Group, hosted an online workshop on "Present Trends in Women Entrepreneurship" on March 18, 2025. It explored systemic prototypes and schemes that support women-led enterprises and economic empowerment. The session provided insights into strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems for women.

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The strategic partnership was formed to "Collaborate in Building Resilient Cities and a Sustainable Built Environment by Promoting Low-Carbon and Circular Building Materials and Technologies."

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Dialogue on women-led water conservation in Sidipur village

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On March 8, 2025, 14 women entrepreneurs from Uttar Pradesh launched e-rickshaw businesses under the Safe Mobility Initiative. Flagged off in Lucknow by Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, the event celebrated women's financial independence and mobility.

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The Middle East is adopting LC3 cement, cutting carbon by 40% and costs by 20%. At Cemtech MEA, TARA and Promac showcased its potential, reinforcing the industry's low-carbon commitment. LC3 is set to drive the region’s green construction revolution.

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Community-led water conservation initiative fostering sustainable actions for river rejuvenation.

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