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.

Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation (IMEDF) is the social enterprise development 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

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

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