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We are a Public Charitable Trust located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

We work for grassroot entrepreneurship development at speed and scale that enables people’s participation in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

30/11/2025

“Prathama Ma Milana” was successfully organized on 29 November at Banapur, Odisha, bringing together 10 dynamic Women-led SHGs under the aegis of IIT Bhubaneswar co-ordinated by DEFT. The groups showcased a vibrant range of products from soft toys, agarbatti, millet-based sweets and savouries to cane & bamboo crafts and sāl-leaf plates.
More than just a marketplace, the event became a space for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and opportunity-building for women entrepreneurs from the Chilika region.
Held under the project “Creating a Green Tourism Corridor along Chilika Lake” supported by the MacArthur Foundation, the event was graced by Shri Mitu Nayak, Chairperson, Banapur NAC, who appreciated the efforts of IIT Bhubaneswar and Team DEFT in empowering women for sustainable development.
Prof. Dukhabandhu Sahu (SHSS & M- IIT Bhubaneswar, PI of the project), Dr Arabinda Mishra (Chairperson, DEFT), Mr Somnath Chakraborty (Field Team Lead) and Biswaranjan Panda, Research Associate encouraged the participants with their presence.
Team DEFT seamlessly coordinated the event that led to an impressive footfall.

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28/11/2025

📣 Come one and Come all…
Team DEFT is all geared up to hold its “ପ୍ରଥମ ମା ମିଳନ” Pathama Ma Milana -on Saturday 29th November 2025 at Banapur, led by IIT, Bhubaneswar with support from MacArthur Foundation, bringing together number Women led SHGs engaged in different productive activities.
This unique event is being organized as a part of Green Tourism Corridor project connecting communities along lake Chilika.
For details check the poster 👆

07/11/2025

Engagement on Climate Resilient Agriculture at CCS-NIAM, Jaipur

Dr. Arabinda Mishra, Chairperson, DEFT, and Mr. Somnath Chakraborty, CEO, DEFT, were invited by the Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS-NIAM), Jaipur, to conduct sessions on Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) and Natural Farming Practices aligned with CRA principles.

The sessions covered global and local case studies on Climate Smart Agriculture and Zero Budget Natural Farming, focusing on the transition from conventional to sustainable farming systems.

The interactive discussions with NIAM’s enthusiastic participants reflected a growing commitment to advancing climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices.

20/10/2025

🌼 Happy Deepavali from Team DEFT 🪔
May the Festival of Lights inspire us to spread brightness through sustainable actions, compassionate leadership, and community empowerment. 🙏

19/10/2025

Empowering Rural Communities through Sustainable Practices

As part of its commitment to foster sustainable livelihoods and green entrepreneurship, Development & Environment Futures Trust (DEFT), in collaboration with IIT Bhubaneswar supported by the MacArthur Foundation, organized a Three-Day Training & Capacity Building Workshop on Vermicomposting from 4th–6th October 2025 at Langaleswar, Odisha, under the Green Tourism Corridor (GTC) Project.

The workshop brought together Krushi Mitras and Women SHG representatives from seven Gram Panchayats, engaging them in a comprehensive learning experience combining interactive sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and an exposure visit to a live vermicomposting unit at RPRC, Bhubaneswar.

Led by professors, , and field practitioners, the training focused on transforming organic waste into a source of income, emphasizing waste-to-wealth innovation, green entrepreneurship, and climate-resilient livelihood practices.

This initiative forms a key component of DEFT’s larger mission under the Green Tourism Corridor, connecting communities from Mangalajodi to Rambha along the Chilika Lake, to build an ecosystem of environmentally responsible and economically empowered rural enterprises.

At DEFT, we believe that sustainability begins at the grassroots by equipping communities with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to shape their own green futures.

19/09/2025

Dr Arabinda Mishra, Chairperson, DEFT participated in a stakeholders consultation event jointly organized by the Government of Karnataka, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, UNDP, Grant Thornton Bharat, under the project “India - Green Climate Fund Readiness & Preparatory Support – Phase III” that aims to institutionalize climate finance in the country on 15th and 16th September 2025 at Bengaluru. The panel discussion focused on climate finance needs and priorities for Karnataka along with the available sources and financial instruments. Dr Mishra moderated the session which had the distinguished panelists Prof Damodaran (IIMB), Prof Krishna Raj (ISEC), Prof Amir Bazaz (IIHS) and Ms Swati Bhutoria (SIDBI).

17/09/2025

📣 Limited Seats..Registration required..only two days left

DEFT in collaboration with TERI-SAS and UCIIF is organising a Half Day Capacity Building Workshop on Carbon Markets and Entrepreneurship Opportunities on September 19, 2025 at G-9, Utkal Centre for Innovation & Incubation Foundation, Utkal University, with the primary purpose of developing the analytical understanding of the carbon markets and entrepreneurship opportunities associated with such emerging market forms. Participants can learn from the subject experts and practitioners in this field and can enhance their capabilities and explore entrepreneurial opportunities in this domain.
Limited Seats!The registrations will be accepted on first come, first basis.
Hurry up and register!

14/09/2025

Dr. Arabinda Mishra, Chairperson of DEFT, joined the conference “SDG 5 (Gender Equality): Reimagining Development through a Gender Lens – Inclusive, Safe, Sustainable” organized by the Planning and Convergence Department, Govt. of Odisha and UNDP on 12 Sept 2025.
As a panelist, he spoke on “Economic Empowerment of Women—addressing employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, skill development, and financial inclusion as key drivers of inclusive growth”.
The session was moderated by Mr. Amit Kumar, Head (Inclusive Growth), UNDP.

12/09/2025

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