Awards & Recognitions

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.

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.

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+.

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.

Zayed International Prize for the Environment, Prime Minister of UAE

Dr. Ashok Khosla, Chairman, Development Alternatives wins the Prestigious Zayed International Award for Scientific and Technological Achievement in Environment.

The 6th Narain Dutt Award for the Conservation of Nature, Narain Dharmarth Aushdhalaya Trust

Development Alternatives Group was awarded for its contribution of extraordinary human beings and institutions working towards natural conservation and service to humanity.

Changing Markets Award

Development Alternatives group enterprise TARA Machines was recognised as champions for Green and Inclusive Markets. It was selected on the top three inspiring business models which combine business acumen with environmental and social objectives, contributing to the transformation towards a greener, more inclusive world.

Asia Award, Commonwealth Educational Media Centre

Development Alternatives community radio, Radio Bundelkhand won the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia Award for promoting the local culture of Bundelkhand through its programmes.

Manthan Award, Digital Empowerment Foundation

Development Alternatives community radio, Radio Bundelkhand is recognized for enabling informed dialogue and rural empowerment. Radio Bundelkhand is situated at Orchha, Madhya Pradesh.

Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Medal, WWF

Development Alternatives Founder and Chairman Dr. Ashok Khosla receives WWF gold medal at Buckingham Palace in recognition of outstanding service to the environment.