Awards & Recognitions

Bridge 2 Livelihood programme, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL)

Development Alternatives has been honoured for the valuable contribution to Bridge 2 Livelihood programme. Through this initiative, more than 550 beneficiaries of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) vocational training centres were oriented with opportunities to enhance their livelihood. This initiative has been supported by UNDP Disha Project and Citi Foundation.

‘Certificate of Honour’, Science and Technology Interventions

Development Alternatives received a Certificate of Honour for the outstanding contribution made by the organisation in various thematic areas through science and technology interventions in societal development through activities of the organisation. The certificate of honour was issued as part of the India International Science Festival-2019.

Leading Change through Enterprise Development, Iberdrola and the Club de excelencia en sostenibilidad

Development Alternative’s work in setting up E- rickshaw enterprises through Work 4 Progress (W4P) programme of la Caixa Foundation has been awarded for best practices on the use of sustainable energies in development programmes.

Radio Bundelkhand- Certificate of Appreciation, Ministry of Women and Child Development

Radio Bundelkhand has been awarded for its support for nutrition month by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Gramin Samridhi Samman, NABARD

Wadi Chopan, Sonbhadra project has been awarded for excellence in promoting sustainable livelihood among tribal communities by NABARD.

Friends of Manch award, Ideosync media combine

Radio Bundelkhand was awarded with the status of 'Friends of Manch' by Ideosync Media Combine.

Radio Bundelkhand, UNESCO

Radio Bundelkhand's efforts for broadcasting electoral literacy have been appreciated by UNESCO.

WISE Awards, Qatar Foundation

Winner for the most innovative and effective practices in tackling urgent global education challenges for Development Alternatives’ literacy programme TARA Akshar+.

Science-Policy Lifetime Award, UNEP

Dr. Ashok Khosla, Chairman, Development Alternatives was bestowed with the UNEP Science-Policy Lifetime Award for his services to the environment, in the betterment to the lives of others. He was honored with the award on May 19, 2016, at the UNEA Science Policy Forum.

Smart Green Social Change Award, SAINT-GOBAIN

Development Alternatives received the “Smart Green Social Change Award” in the field of smart housing project by SAINT-GOBAIN and The Economic Times SMART GREEEN. The awards were presented to those who have offered sustainable, innovative development solutions that embrace modern day environmental concerns.