Development Alternatives Group
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| Founded | 1982 |
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| Founder | Dr. Ashok Khosla and Dr. Christian deLaet |
| Type | Social Enterprise (Not-for-profit) |
| Focus | Sustainability, Environment, Development |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
Area served | Worldwide |
Employees | 340 |
Development Alternatives (DA) is social enterprise and a think tank focused on sustainable development. DA combines research and action to create positive change. Its goal are socially fair, environmentally friendly, and financially practical development solutions.[1]
DA develops innovative green technologies for essential areas like housing, water, energy, and waste. These technologies not only fulfill basic needs but also create long-term economic opportunities. In India's most underdeveloped regions, DA's work has demonstrably reduced poverty and restored natural ecosystems.
The mission of DA is to create models that generate sustainable livelihoods in large numbers, while its vision is "A world where every citizen can live a secure, healthy and fulfilling life, in harmony with nature."[1]
History[edit]
In November 2022, Development Alternative hosted an event on creating green enterprises.[2]
Group[edit]
The Development Alternatives Group comprises the not-for-profit flagship Society for Development Alternatives (DA), the business-oriented incubator Technology and Action for Rural Advancement (TARA), and its commercial subsidiaries, which include TARA Machines and Tech Services (TMTS), TARA Environmental Services Pvt Ltd (TARAenviro), TARAhaat Information and Marketing Services Ltd (TARAhaat), TARA Nirman Kendra (TNK) and DESI Power Orchha Pvt Ltd (DESI Power).
TARA Machines and Tech Services (TMTS)[edit]
TARA Machines and Tech Services Pvt. Ltd., delivers green business solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for building construction, waste recycling, and handmade paper production. TMTS is a specialist company in Eco-concrete Technology, Eco-Kiln Technology, Fly Ash Technology, and Recycling Technology.
DESI Power Orchha Pvt Ltd (DESI Power)[edit]
Decentralised Energy Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., more commonly known as DESI Power, is an independent rural power producer involved in providing electricity and energy services.[3]
TARAhaat Information and Marketing Services Ltd (TARAhaat)[edit]
Launched in 2000, TARAhaat Information and Marketing Services Ltd. introduced Information Technology (IT) services in rural India.[4] These services include literacy, vocational skills, and other products needed in rural communities.[5]
TARA Environmental Services Pvt Ltd (TARAenviro)[edit]
Incorporated in 2008, TARAenviro, a part of the Development Alternatives Group, is a private company that markets water testing kits and filters under the Jal-TARA brand, which helps test the potability of water and offers cost-effective solutions for improving water quality.[6]
TARAenviro products:
Development Alternatives Programs[edit]
Radio Bundelkhand[edit]
Based at TARAgram Orchha, DA’s Technology Centre at Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, Radio Bundelkhand is an ICT-based community radio initiative started by Development Alternatives (DA) and jointly managed by the local community and DA.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.devalt.org/about-us#mission-vision
- ^ "Development Alternative's trialogue 2047 focuses on co-creating Local Green Economies for Building Back Better". ANI News. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "DESI Power". Development Alternatives Group. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ San Miguel, Stephanie. "Connecting Rural India to the Internet: The Challenges of Using VSAT Technology". SD Webworks. Sustainable Development Communications Network. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ^ "TARAhaat". Development Alternatives Group. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ "TARAenviro". Development Alternatives Group. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ "TARAenviro". Development Alternatives Group. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ "TARAenviro". Development Alternatives Group. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ "TARAenviro". Development Alternatives Group. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ "Radio Bundelkhand – an initiative of Development Alternatives (DA)". Stockholm Challenge 2010. Archived from the original on 21 November 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ^ "India's first rural reality show on Radio Bundelkhand paves way for organic farming revolution". Business Standard. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2013.