Fourth edition of Aarya Manch held at Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh

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

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Benefits and Challenges of being a Fly Ash entrepreneur in Bihar

With the rise of the infrastructure sector in India, the demand for bricks has also increased simultaneously. Hence, the production of Fly Ash and Pond Ash bricks comes as a sustainable alternative towards bridging the gap between economic development and sustainable development. Some entrepreneurs in Bihar explain why the use of fly ash bricks should be promoted, while also explaining some challenges they face in this production.

#FlyAshBricks

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Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Training

5-day training was conducted for potential women entrepreneurs to learn about business management skill sets.

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Water Connects "Ek Pavitra Bandhan": Bridging Science and Society at Water Fest 2024

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.

#Ministry of Jal Shakti #WaterAid #Center for Global Affairs and Public Policy

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DA and DST* co-host brainstorming session for review of National Awards for Women’s Development

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

#Womenempowerment


*Department of Science & Technology

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Through the Lens of Change: Empowering Stories from Bundelkhand

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.

#Photostory

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Kaun Banegi Business Leader Finale Event

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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Inauguration of the first women-led solar mini-grid in Mihinpurwa, Uttar Pradesh

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

#energytransition

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Launch of Shakti Kendra in Badagaon, Jhansi

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.

#Equality4Progress

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Development Alternatives Participates in PAANIWATER Stakeholder Meet held by NEERI (Nagpur)

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.

#CleanWater

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