The Aarya Manch, a platform where women e-rickshaw entrepreneurs actively engage in dialogues with local system stakeholders, held its 4th edition to celebrate the milestone of 100+ e-rickshaw entrepreneurs.

#BecomingVisibleTogether

With the rise of the infrastructure sector in India, the demand for bricks has also increased simultaneously. Hence, the production of Fly Ash and Pond Ash bricks comes as a sustainable alternative towards bridging the gap between economic development and sustainable development. Some entrepreneurs in Bihar explain why the use of fly ash bricks should be promoted, while also explaining some challenges they face in this production.

#FlyAshBricks

5-day training was conducted for potential women entrepreneurs to learn about business management skill sets.

#Livelihoods

Water Fest 2024, themed "Ek Pavitra Bandhan," explored the dual role of waterbodies for rituals and recreation. Debates highlighted the need for a delicate balance, emphasising environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

#Ministry of Jal Shakti #WaterAid #Center for Global Affairs and Public Policy

The session was organised to review the awards, ways to strengthen it and to ensure more applications are received.

#Womenempowerment

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This year, Development Alternatives (DA) embarked on a mission to document its grassroots work in Bundelkhand, through the power of photography. Through the lens, narratives of resilience, innovation, and community spirit unfolded.

#Photostory

The Kaun Banegi Business Leader (KBBL) Finale event, held in Jhansi, to promote women's entrepreneurship and get innovative ideas for non-traditional enterprises.

#KaunBanegiBusinessLeader

Development Alternatives, in collaboration with Transform Rural India, recently inaugurated a pioneering 60kWp solar mini-grid in Mihinpurwa, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh.

#energytransition

Development Alternatives has recently inaugurated its first Shakti Kendra on this Republic Day in Badagaon, Jhansi, marking a significant stride towards sustainability and women empowerment.

#Equality4Progress

Development Alternatives and TARA together participated in the General Assembly of the PAANIWATER Project which was held at the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Efforts were made to ensure sustainability of drinking and wastewater technologies. 200 Indian Airforce Officers were trained on wastewater treatment and reuse at Vayusena Nagar in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

#CleanWater