#NewPublicationAlert |.Presenting the Roadmap for Transformation on the Built Environment, a guiding framework for a de-carbonised, circular, and resilient built environment in Odisha, with a focus on the affordable housing sector. Developed through a collaborative,

Truly a revolution that is set to change the socio-economic fabric of UP!. UPSRLM and Development Alternatives are creating micro-movements of change through the Suksham Udhyam Sakhi Initiative - 13,064 Sakhis supporting 6.5 lakh rural women in starting non-farm.

Climate change is causing glacier retreat and altering water availability, increasing flooding risks that impact agriculture and drive urban migration among youth. In this blog, Dr Swayamprabha Das, emphasises the need for policy interventions to protect livelihoods and

This month’s newsletter spotlights the Himalayan ecosystem. Explore the urgent need for policy action to safeguard both livelihoods and landscapes in the Indian Himalayan Region. Dive into stories on strengthening the science-policy interface for sustainable development,

#SustainableSolutions | Odisha needs over 4 lakh homes by 2030. If built the usual way, we’re looking at 5 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions!!. This roadmap below shows how switching to green materials like fly ash bricks and LC3 cement can change that. Read more:

June was a month of community-driven change as we marked World Environment Day with local events on water conservation and plastic waste reduction. We supported the launch of a gender playbook to boost women's role in the green economy and continued to strengthen grassroots

#NewPublicationAlert | Alt Urban Housing Challenge 2025 Publication.Born out of a visionary collaboration between Development Alternatives and Dhun Life, the Alt Urban Housing Challenge 2025 set out to rethink how we live, responding to today’s most urgent environmental and

n a powerful session on "Maturity in Human Organisations" , Prof. Vijay Padaki walked us through the layered evolution of key behaviours that define mature systems and institutions. From developing a realistic self-image and time perspective to value-based decision-making and

Prof. Vijay Padaki delivered an enthralling monologue performance of “The Prophet and The Poet”, a dramatised conversation between Tagore and Gandhi, today at Development Alternatives. The performance was followed by a rich Q&A session, where the audience engaged in deeper

#HappeningNow: Prof. Vijay Padaki takes the stage with “The Prophet and The Poet”, a dramatised reflection on the timeless dialogue between Tagore and Gandhi here at Development Alternatives Headquarters. A rare confluence of theatre, philosophy, and transformation is unfolding

RT @Shrashtant: Prof. Vijay Padaki is a mentor and friend of @DAperspectives, instrumental in shaping our thinking and commitment to collab….

“Scalable solutions emerge from the communities where the challenge exists.”. At the #SustainableEnergyFieldnotes2025 in Mumbai, our Associate Programme Director, Sustainable Entrepreneurship Group, Sudhir Sah, joined the panel "The First Mile Matters" - a crucial conversation on

If you’ve been meaning to join, this is your gentle nudge. We’re hosting something special tomorrow: a dramatised seminar where Tagore and Gandhi’s iconic exchange unfolds on stage, brought to life by Prof. Vijay Padaki. It’s followed by a deep conversation on the maturity of

RT @tarainovation: Last Day to Register!. Don't miss this exclusive chance to learn how data can revolutionise decision-making in the socia….

Have you registered yet?. A powerful blend of theatre and thought. Witness Tagore & Gandhi come alive on stage in The Prophet and The Poet by Prof. Vijay Padaki. 12 July 2025. 11:15 AM – 3 PM. Scan the QR code in the poster to register!. Venue: Development Alternatives HQ

Clean water solutions that go beyond technology!. Through the EU-funded Horizon 2020 PANIWATER project, Development Alternatives worked across five states in India to ensure that water treatment systems weren’t just installed, they were embraced, sustained, and owned by

Just a few days to go! . Our sister organisation, Technology and Action for Rural Advancement, in collaboration with the Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon, is hosting an insightful webinar featuring Dr. Avik Sarkar, Ph.D. on how data and AI are shaping the future of.

A powerful blend of theatre and thought. Witness Tagore & Gandhi come alive on stage in The Prophet and The Poet by Prof. Vijay Padaki. 12 July 2025.11:15 AM – 3 PM. Have you registered yet? Register now!: Venue: Development Alternatives HQ .Entry Free!

#NewPublicationAlert : Shaping Green Urban Futures: How can India’s cities grow without leaving people and the planet behind?. This thought-provoking publication explores the trajectories of urbanisation across 4,000+ cities and towns, unpacking the critical challenges and

“90% of our economy sits in informality. There is an urgent need to shift from survival-based self-employment to opportunity-driven entrepreneurship” shared @Shrashtant Patara, our CEO at a gathering of grassroots leaders, policymakers, and practitioners at the India Street