In October 2025, Mirzapur marked a key milestone in strengthening its rural entrepreneurial ecosystem with the launch of two women-led Udyamita Suvidha Kendras (Entrepreneurship Facilitation Centers) at Badlao and Sarthak CLFs.

Development Alternatives, in collaboration with IIT-Bhubaneswar, convened a Consultative Meeting in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The dialogue brought together government departments, research institutions, and key stakeholders to deliberate on pathways for a low-carbon built environment in Odisha.

At the #Work4Progress Annual Convening 2025 in Barcelona, global partners from India, Peru, Mozambique, and Colombia came together to advance social innovation-led entrepreneurship and systems change.

At the UP International Trade Show 2025, Development Alternatives highlighted how women-led enterprises are transforming Uttar Pradesh’s rural economy.

On the sidelines of UNGA and Climate Week in New York, Development Alternatives and partners held a dialogue on Building Resilience with Sustainable Livelihoods, highlighting systemic solutions and inclusive entrepreneurship for climate resilience.

The udayME Melas in Chirgaon and Mauranipur, Jhansi, drew 1,800+ participants, showcasing enterprise services, technologies, & local products while building strong pipelines of women-led & community enterprises.

Farmers learn maintenance practices for greener environment and secure income.

Advancing low-carbon construction through Good Bricks System collaboration in India

Community outreach improved household waste segregation across villages in Himachal