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Development Alternatives Group CEO Shrashtant Patara visited and interacted with the SPV members of IMEDF's SFURTI Lac and other NTFP Cluster in Kamdara Block of Gumla district, Jharkhand on January 30th 2025

Development Alternatives (DA) and Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation(IMEDF) and Vigyan Ashram jointly organized a workshop titled "Empowering Rural Innovations through Market Linkages for SEED (Science for Equity Empowerment and Development) supported organizations as a part of project TAP RISE (Technology Acceleration Platform for Rural Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship)

Karigar Gatha, an exhibition and sale of exclusive products of Ministry of MSME's SFURTI clusters has been organised at National Crafts Museum, Pragati Maidan from January 11th till January 20th 2025, where by IMEDF'S Bamboo Craft Cluster has participated and the inauguration event has been graced by Hon' Governor of Uttar Pradesh Smt Anandiben Patel.

IMEDF participated in the international conference on “Just Transition to Net Zero – Role of Bamboo in the SAARC Region” at Deventure Sarovar Portico, Kapas Hera, New Delhi, organized by Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC) . The event marked a significant step toward promoting bamboo as a sustainable development tool across SAARC countries, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, financial institutions, and civil society representatives to foster meaningful dialogue.

IMEDF SFURTI CSWS Matcraft Cluster of West Bengal under the label Medini Handicrafts, Natural Dye Cluster of Rajasthan under the label Urmul Deserts Craft, Dindori cold pressed oil cluster of Madhya Pradesh under the label Chokha and Medicinal Plants cluster of Uttar Pradesh have participated in the TARAgram Mela 2024.

As a part of the Capacity building vertical, IMEDF conducted its 3 days "Rural Collective Enterprises Immersion Program" in Bajju, Bikaner from 2nd to 4th December 2024 where 13 participants including 3 guest speakers from 13 organizations in the development sector holding various positions attended the program.

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Development Alternatives

Development Alternatives (DA), the world's first social enterprise dedicated to sustainable development, is a research and action organisation striving to deliver socially equitable, environmentally sound and economically scalable development outcomes.

Our green technology innovations for habitat, water, energy and waste management, which deliver basic needs and generate sustainable livelihoods, have reduced poverty and rejuvenated natural ecosystems in the most backward regions of India.

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Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation

Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation (IMEDF) is the special purpose vehicle of the Development Alternatives Group and registered as a Nodal Agency by the Ministry of MSME, Govt. Of India. It is set up with an aim to boost an ecosystem for green and inclusive entrepreneurship that promotes and supports enterprise models through:

  • Transfer and adaptation of innovative technology based business models
  • Provision of credit and finance linkages for entrepreneurs
  • Capacity building through technical skill building for business planning and operations
  • Integration and mainstreaming of product and services into local and high value markets
  • Collaborate with institutions to create an ecosystem promoting cluster development

Vision

Promote inclusive growth and inspire environment sustainability through development of micro - enterprises.

Mission

Provide a range of high quality technical assistance and professional services essential for building successful micro-enterprises in a timely and cost effective manner.