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TARAgram Yatra 2025

TARAgram Yatra is Development Alternatives’ flagship sustainability dialogue and rural immersion experience. Since 2010, it has convened changemakers, practitioners, policymakers, corporate leaders, academics, and innovators, to deliberate on inclusive and sustainable development. Blending dialogue with on-ground engagement, the Yatra showcases grassroots solutions, scalable innovations, and collaborative action. It offers a unique platform for cross-sectoral exchange, enabling fresh ideas and partnerships. With a renewed spirit of inclusivity and impact, the Yatra continues to drive systems change for a more just and resilient future.

TARAgram Yatra 2025 (TgY 2025)

TARAgram Yatra 2025 returns in a dynamic new format, spanning one and a half days in Bundelkhand and one day in Delhi. The Yatra brings together grassroots changemakers, civil society leaders, policymakers, and ESG professionals to explore solutions at the intersection of community resilience, social innovation, and technology. From rural immersion and community dialogues to policy roundtables and urban showcases, this edition fosters deep learning, cross-sector collaboration, and action for scalable, inclusive, and sustainable development pathways.

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What's new at TARAgram Yatra 2025 (TgY 2025)?

NGO Partner Programme Showcase — Civil society innovations - social and technological spotlighted during the Yatra and TARAgram Innovation Mela.
TARAgram Innovation Mela — A platform for Social and Technological Innovators coming together and showcasing, ensuring cross learning.
Yuva Samvaad — A dialogue to highlight the voices of the Youth shaping tomorrow’s development narratives.

CivSoc Challenge

What's in it for you ?

Winner gets to showcase their programme on Day 3
1 Yatri Nomination to the top 7 NGOs
1 Stall at TARAgram Innovation Mela, Delhi for top 5 NGOs
Participation in Saar Sangam on Day 3

We’re inviting innovative grassroots organisations from across Delhi-NCR to apply for the Civil Society Challenge (CivSoc Challenge), as the winner of the challenge gets to showcase their innovative programme to the Yatris including CSR Heads, Civil Society Leaders, Policy Makers, Academicians, etc on Day 3 of the Yatra.

So, Register today today if your programme has an element of innovation- social or technological.

If your programme is innovative, community-led, and focused on enterprises & Inclusive livelihood, circular economy and climate resilience, this is your platform.

it is Your Yatra too...

Yatra

During the Yatra, participants will experience impactful development models across the country which are scalable and replicable.

On Day 1, the short field visit and extensive field visit on Day 2 would take the Yatris through the programmes that DA has been implementing in Bundelkhand to understand models and prototypes which could be replicated at other geographies. The visit would also get you to interact with community members with whom we have been co-creating these solutions.

On Day 3, the field visits would be organised in Delhi – NCR (Delhi mini Yatra) and will be taking the Yatris to the programmes being implemented by the winning NGOs of the CivSoc Challenge. This would bring a wider learning for the Yatris.

You may choose the yatra as per your convenience –

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Option 1

Day 1 & 2 - Bundelkhand

₹ 10000/- only

per person

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Option 2

Day 3 - Delhi

₹ 8000/- only

per person

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Option 3

Day 1, 2 & 3 - Bundelkhand & Delhi

₹ 15000/- only

per person

Limited spots | Early bird till 31 August – 10% discount

Who should attend ?

- Policymakers
- Academics & Think Tanks
- NGO Leaders

- Corporate CSR/ESG Professionals
- Youth Leaders

- Social Entrepreneurs
- Tech Innovators

Charchas - Transitioning Practice to Policy through discourses

Aarohan

Aarohan is the Yatra’s inaugural plenary, setting the stage for shared learning. It introduces the Yatris to each other, the local context, and the programme themes. This would also have the NGO finalists of the Showcase Competition interact with participants, sparking early insights and connections.

Nadi Kinare Chaupal

Held by the scenic Betwa River, this open-air conversation honours the spirit of rural wisdom. It brings together community voices, practitioners, and policymakers to reflect on resilience, and the role of traditional knowledge in today’s development paradigm.

Youth Samvaad

This vibrant dialogue spotlights youth-led change across climate action, governance, circular economy and enterprise. Yuva Samvaad provides a platform for young leaders to share grassroots stories and aspirations, shaping inclusive policies and encouraging multigenerational collaboration for sustainable transformation.

Saar Sangam is the Yatra’s culminating dialogue in Delhi, synthesising field insights into forward-looking policy recommendations. It gathers decision-makers, CSR leaders, and innovators to catalyse partnerships, shape narratives, and carry the momentum of the Yatra into real-world action.

Showcasing Replicable and Scalable Development Models for Rural Social Impact

TARAgram Innovation Mela

Marketplace for Ideas | 18 December 2025 | Delhi

The TARAgram Innovation Mela is a dynamic showcase of breakthrough ideas and technologies for sustainable development. Being hosted in Delhi, it brings together startups, grassroots innovators, and CSR leaders to exhibit solutions, pitch scalable models, and foster partnerships that accelerate climate resilience, micro movements of enterprises or inclusive rural transformation.

An exhibition and pitch arena for:

Tech startups
Sustainability solutions
Social innovations
CSR leaders, donors, and policy influencers

Why Exhibit?

Showcase your solution
Pitch to a curated audience
Network with funders and media

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Testimonials

TARAgram Yatra 2024 was a truly remarkable experience. The thoughtfully curated sessions and warm hospitality reflected the team’s deep commitment. Beyond rich insights into sustainability and grassroots innovation, the Yatra created a meaningful space to build partnerships. We returned enriched, inspired, and hopeful.

— Vinod Kaushik,

Founder & CEO, End Poverty

Nadi Kinare Chaupal, supported by India Climate Collaborative, was a standout initiative that brought together diverse voices to address environmental and social challenges. The open-air setting and thought-provoking discussions fostered collaboration, making the exchange on corporate responsibility and grassroots impact both meaningful and inspiring.

— Siddharth Bhatia,

Lead, Earth Exponential, India Climate Collaborative

TARAgram Yatra 2024 was a deeply enriching experience where local action met global conversations. Dialogues through Nadi Kinare Chaupal and Naari Manchan offered fresh perspectives on resilience, gender, and innovation. Combined with immersive community interactions and the warmth of Bundeli culture, the Yatra left a lasting impact.

— Dhanshree Chavan,

Sr. Programme Manager, Under the Mango Tree

I wanted to express my gratitude for the incredible experience over the past three days at TARAgram Yatra. Initially, I wasn’t sure what to expect when my manager recommended the programme, and coming from the Northeast, I wondered how well I’d blend in. However, this journey has been truly enriching, I had the opportunity to connect with amazing individuals and gain invaluable insights. Thank you for being such wonderful hosts and for creating a welcoming and inspiring environment.

— Rachel Aier

Programme Associate, WRI