💧 Learn to test what flows from the tap. 2-day hands-on training on Water Quality Testing: pH, turbidity, E. coli, arsenic, fluoride & more. 📅 Jun 29–30, 2026 📍 New Delhi 🎟️ 25 seats | No fee | 🇮🇳 only Apply by 20 June #WASHinstitute #Developmentalternatives

#DrSwayamprabhaDas, Associate Vice President & Lead – Policy & Planning at #DevelopmentAlternatives, shared her perspective on the value of sustained engagement & collaboration...Like, share, & subscribe to the #IndiaWaterFoundation YouTube channel youtu.be/afbXj_W_wx4

We were privileged to host Shri Manish Bhardwaj, IAS, Secretary, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at TARAgram, Orchha, the rural innovation campus of Development Alternatives. During his visit, he engaged with the team at Radio Bundelkhand and interacted with listeners, emphasising the critical importance of disaster risk reduction and preparedness at the community level. He appreciated and acknowledged the recognition of Radio Bundelkhand's long-standing initiative, Shubh Kal, which has been informing and educating the population of Bundelkhand on climate change adaptation and timely weather alerts since 2008. His visit and message reaffirmed the significant role community radios play in strengthening disaster risk reduction in India. #RadioBundelkhand #ShubhKal #DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateResilience #DevelopmentAlternatives

This Independence Day, India celebrated the transformative power of women's institutions, by honoring Lakhpati Didis at the Red Fort as part of the celebrations. Among them were three remarkable women entrepreneurs from Uttar Pradesh - Nirmala, Shashibala, and Santoshi - who stood as living examples of the national vision. These proud #LakhpatiDidis represent more than individual success stories. They embody India’s vision where "when women become financially independent, they start contributing in important decision-making in their families and become guarantors and custodians of social transformation." Their journey from their villages to the nation's capital as Special Guests represents the power of enabling ecosystems for women entrepreneurship. Development Alternatives, with support from UPSRLM and Gates Foundation, is working towards creating ecosystems wherein these women stand as architects of a new rural economy, representing every village entrepreneur who dares to dream beyond traditional boundaries. #IndependenceDay2025 #LakhpatiDidis #WomenLedEnterprise #NariShakti #DevelopmentAlternatives #RuralEntrepreneurship #WomenEmpowerment

#AltUrbanGlobalSummit | As we close the Alt Urban Global Summit 2025, we carry forward an ecosystem of ideas, partners, and purpose. Dr. Swayamprabha Das wrapped the day with gratitude, resolve, and a call to keep the dialogue going, towards cities that work for all. The work continues. The future is being built now. #ClosingSession #AltUrbanSummit #TogetherForCities #DevelopmentAlternatives #UrbanFutures

#trialogue2047 | We were honoured to welcome Mr. @ShombiSharp, UN Resident Coordinator for India, for the keynote address at #trialogue2047. He spoke with clarity and urgency about the urban tipping points we face and the opportunities for collaborative leadership in shaping inclusive and green cities. He emphasised that the urban environment is one for everyone, and appreciated the efforts of government and civil society in making sustainable urban futures a reality. A visionary address that called on all sectors to act together. #Keynote #UrbanLeadership #UNIndia #AltUrbanGlobalSummit #DevelopmentAlternatives

We’ve officially begun the #AltUrbanGlobalSummit2025! Dr. Swayamprabha Das, Policy Lead at Development Alternatives, set the context with a powerful welcome address, reaffirming our shared mission to build greener, more inclusive urban futures. #AltUrbanSummit #DevelopmentAlternatives #UrbanFutures #GreenCities #SystemsChange

#trialogue2047 | Panelist Spotlight We’re honoured to have Shikha Srivastava, Head of Urban Habitat and Migration at Tata Trusts, joining us at the 28th edition of trialogue2047. With her deep expertise in inclusive urban development, Shikha brings powerful perspectives on community-led strategies, urban resilience, and migrant rights. Her leadership in advancing equitable housing, welfare access, and disaster-responsive planning has shaped national policy dialogues, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Catch her insights on shaping green, inclusive urban futures through sustainable technologies and people-centric solutions. Date: July 1, 2025 Venue: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi 🔗 Register now: alturban.devalt.org/register… 🌐 Know more: alturban.devalt.org/summit #AltUrbanSummit #trialogue2047 #UrbanFutures #SustainableCities #InclusiveDevelopment #GreenIndia #NIUA #DevelopmentAlternatives

Do you know what makes a building sustainable and green? Let’s build a community that builds better. All these green buildings in Delhi-NCR have embedded key principles of passive design at their core. From integrating renewable energy and nature-based solutions to using low carbon and circular materials and technologies, they reflect a unified approach to eco-friendly infrastructure. As urban areas continue to grow, sustainable housing and green construction are no longer optional, they’re imperative. Envision cities where sustainability and climate resilience are foundational, shaping the future of urban development. Names of the respective buildings- 1. India Habitat Centre 2. Mirambika School 3. Anangpur Building Centre (ABC) 4. Institute of Rural Research and Development #AltUrbanSummit #trialogue2047 #UrbanFutures #SustainableIndia #DevelopmentAlternatives #GreenCities #FutureOfIndia

Under UPSRLM, DevelopmentAlternatives and CLF in Simrawadi, Jhansi launched the first Mandakini Udyamita Suvidha Kendra-a one-stop Entrepreneurship Facilitation Centre offering business guidance, access to services, social innovation, finance, and skill-building support. #UPSRLM

For over four decades, @DevelopmentAlternatives (DA) has been at the forefront of sustainable development, pioneering innovation and implementation in the areas of the circular economy, climate change, and inclusive livelihoods. Through its impactful work, DA has empowered communities in India’s most underserved regions, with Bundelkhand as its karmabhoomi. To foster learning from other stakeholders, address grassroots challenges, and integrate them into policy discussions, DA established TARAgram Yatra in 2010 as its flagship event. Over the past 14 years, it has brought together changemakers to tackle last-mile challenges. This year, its 11th edition in Bundelkhand, focused on the theme Investing in the Local and Green, putting a spotlight on how - through CSR support - communities can be transformed into resilient economic models that are scalable across India, making TARAgram Yatra a catalyst for change. Interested to know more about TARAgram Yatra 2025, please leave your details here: shorturl.at/uXKLh Watch the journey on @TheChangemakers Season 5, exclusively on @NDTV #TgY2024 #LocalAndGreen #TARAgramYatra2024 #Orchha #ClimateResilience #CircularEconomy #InclusiveEnterprises #SustainableDevelopment #Bundelkhand @DAperspectives | @IndiaClimCollab | @GIM_Sanquelim | @tarainovation | @TheCSRUniverse_ | @ndtv | @_sattva | @ChangemakersCsr

📻🎙️ICYMI - You can catch up on the live radio broadcast from the #WomensClimateAssembly last week on @witness_radio. 🌍#climatejustice #ecofeminism #developmentalternatives 👉soundcloud.com/womin.../wome…

The #Himalayan Warriors Enough of Utilitarian policies, Himalayas require a paradigm shift in theory and practice. Hence the 'Theory of Change' We all gathered at #DevelopmentAlternatives, Delhi. All of us spoke about convergence and action based approach.

Today in #Delhi at the #DevelopmentAlternatives - #ClubofRome, got the opportunity to speak as a Himalayan resident in "Emergent Initiatifes: Indian Himalayan Region". ●What are the major changes required in Himalayan development? ● Actors who must be brought together?

Attending a discussion on #IndianHimalayas and emergent initiatives for sustainable futures at #DevelopmentAlternatives . A lot surely needs to change and it starts with addressing rampant commodifation driving the crisis

🌍🌱We're excited and looking forward to once again gathering together a powerful and inspirational group of African women for the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 #WCA2024 starting Mon 7 October. 📺WATCH the Highlights reel from last year's Assembly in the Niger Delta, Nigeria to hear the voices of African women. youtube.com/watch?v=mUTyibCp…... #ecofeminism #DevelopmentAlternatives #movementbuilding #PanAfricanism

"A diverse workforce is only as strong as the resources that back it." Shrashtant Patara, CEO of Development Alternatives, stresses the importance of resource plurality and workforce diversification to tackle the complexity and scale of our current challenges. We need more than just policies – we need systems that support diverse talent with equal access to the resources that drive success. 👉 Are we doing enough to create a truly equitable playing field? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. #SustainableDevelopment #WorkforceDiversity #ResourceManagement #TransformRuralIndia #RuralDevelopment #DevelopmentAlternatives #InternationalEqualPayDay #EqualPayDay

Reclaiming Power? Shifting geographies of #extractivism in South Africa and visions for a just transition from below #RighttoSayNO! #FPIC #DevelopmentAlternatives tni.org/en/article/reclaimin…

🇮🇳 Join #trialogue2047 today at Juniper Hall, IHC, New Delhi, 3 PM onwards. Let's discuss Plastics Management for Cities of the Future! #Trialogue2047 #SustainableIndia #plasticpollution #Discussions #developmentalternatives #resilientfutures #happeningtoday

🌟 @KanikaVe, shared our innovative approach at #Work4Progress Annual Conference 2023. Through co-creation, we empower communities to solve challenges like women's mobility. Inspiring change with social innovation! 💪🌍 #W4P #ResilientFutures #SAMUDYAM #DevelopmentAlternatives