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TARAgram Yatra (TgY)
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.
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AttendeesTARAgram 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.
What's new?
- CivSoc Challenge - Platform to schowcase and cross-learn from Innovations by Civil Society Organisations in Delhi - NCR.
- TARAgram Innovation Mela - Platform to schowcase Social and Tech Innovations creating impact in the social sector on Day 3 in Delhi.
- Youth Samvaad - Dialogue bringing the Youth Leaders and the Rural Youth Changemakers together sharing their stories over breakfast on Day 2.
- Delhi Yatra - Half day immersion into the projects of the winners of CivSoc Challenge in Delhi on Day 3.
- Samagra Yatra - 1.5 days of Bundelkhand plus the Day 3 in Delhi gives you a wholesome immersion and experiential learning from grassroots to policy.
CivSoc Challenge
What's in it for you?
- Winner gets to showcase their programme on Day 3.
- 5 shortlisted organisations gets to nominate a yatri to BKD Yatra.
- 7 shortlisted organisations gets a stall at TARAgram Innovation Mela.
- All registrations gets access to Mela and Saar Sangam on Day 3.
We’re inviting innovative grassroots organisations from across Delhi-NCR to apply for the Civil Society Project Showcase (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, Media Professionals, etc on Day 3 of the Yatra.
If your programme is innovative, community-led, and focused on enterprises & Inclusive livelihood, circular economy and climate resilience, this is your platform.
Register Now if you have an innovative, scalable and replicable project in Delhi-NCR.
it is Your Yatra too...
Yatra (Field Visits)
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.
Through the 3 days, yatris could choose to be part of the Samagra Yatra.
You may choose the yatra as per your convenience –
Bundelkhand Yatra
Day 1 & 2 - Bundelkhand
₹ 10000/- only
- 1.5 days of deep immersion and interaction with the programmes and the community
- Nadi Kinare Chaupal
- Youth Samvaad
Delhi Yatra
Day 3 - Delhi
₹ 8000/- only
- TARAgram Innovation Mela
- Half day immersion through project by CivSoc Challenge Winner
- Saar Sangam
Samagra Yatra
Day 1, 2 & 3 - Bundelkhand & Delhi
₹ 15000/- only
- Experience 1.5 days of immersion in BKD & half day in Delhi
- All 3 Dailouges
- TARAgram Innovation Mela
Limited Spots (BKD - 30, Delhi 70) | Early Bird Discount till 31 August – 10%
Who should attend?
- - Policymakers
- - Academics & Think Tanks
- - Civil Soceity Leaders
- - Corporate CSR/ESG Professionals
- - Youth Leaders
- - UN / INGOs Leaders
- - Social Entrepreneurs
- - Tech Innovators
- - Media Professionals
Charchas - Transitioning Practice to Policy through Discourses
Aarohan
Aarohan is the Yatra’s inaugural plenary, to be organised as a curtain raiser for the event in Delhi scheduled to be hosted in September 2025. It would invite the registered yatris, CivSoc Challenge CSOs, Media for this years yatra along with some partners and attendees from previous yatras.
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
An exhibition & Pitch Arena for:
- Tech Startups
- Sustainability Solutions Providers
- Social Innovators
- Social Enterprises
Testimonials
TARAgram Yatra 2024 was a truly remarkable experience taking us through immersion and interaction with program and community. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Programme Associate, WRI
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