Development Alternatives team in collaboration with UNEP visited Thane as a part of ASHRAYE initiative. The aim of this visit was to visit affordable housing sites in Thane along with C&D waste plant for survey and data collection on embodied energy from the building materials.

#BuiltEnvironment

Development Alternatives joined fellow network members of Vikalp Sangam to discuss alternatives for development in the 2023 General Assembly Meet from November 03-06 at Farmer’s Share in Shoranur, Kerala. The meeting concluded with a field visit and interaction with the tribal community in the Vazhachal forest division in the Thrissur district. The community was the first in the state to receive Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights.

#SustainableLivelihoods

During the visit to Prabhat Livelihood Centre in Sonipat on November 2nd and 3rd, the HUL team accompanied by global representatives, aimed to assess the influence of their projects. The primary objectives included gaining insights into the impact of the team's initiatives, interacting with students, and motivating team members to elevate their contributions.

#EmpoweringYouthAndWomen

The Aarya Manch, a platform where women e-rickshaw entrepreneurs actively engage in dialogues with local system stakeholders, recently held its 2nd edition with a focus on enhancing visibility and branding within the local e-mobility ecosystem.

#BecomingVisibleTogether

A roundtable conference co-organised by DA united diverse stakeholders to explore decentralised renewable energy (DRE) solutions for climate resilience. Presentations by experts contextualised DRE's impact, followed by case studies showcasing its multifaceted benefits. Panels dissected policy and practice, emphasising collaboration for scalable and sustainable climate-proofing

#ClimateResilience

XLRI | Delhi-NCR signs MoU with Development Alternatives to cultivate a robust network dedicated to fostering sustainability and building a resilient ecosystem over the next three years.

#Sustainability

Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technologies Limited (MahaPreit) and Development Alternatives (DA) signed an MoU for sustainable urban development in Mumbai on 30th October, 2023 in Mumbai. The MoU signifies MahaPreit’s and DA’s commitment to a greener and more resilient future for Mumbai City.

#HousingForAll

TARA as part of our Rural Immersion Programme called Gramayan is happening this time at four locations Lalitpur, Ladpura Khas, Orrcha and Haridwar in three states – Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttrakhand with 193 Assistant Section Officers from Indian Institute of Public Affairs.

#ruralimmersionprogramme

Development Alternatives (DA) participated in the Jagriti Yatra, a 14-day train journey. The Jagriti StartUp G20 2023 Yatra brought together a diverse group, including 10 women entrepreneurs from 4 districts of Uttar Pradesh, supported by DA and its partners Swami Vivekanand Shiksha Samiti and Transform Rural India.

#JagritiYatra

An event was organised with Gram Vaani on 20th October at Nari Shakti CLF office in Kashipur, Varanasi, to facilitate the winners of the recently piloted digital Kaun Banega Business Leaders (KBBL) in Varanasi and Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.

#KBBL