The Development Centre for Alternative Policies, New Delhi, is a Policy
Research and Development Organization promoting environmentally
sustainable developmental policies and practices in India.
DCAP’s Mission is to actively participate in the sustenance of Pluralism and
Diversity in all spheres of life – Environmental, Social, Cultural and Political – for achieving peaceful co-existence between human society and nature. DCAP’s mission reflects the ethos of India, the uniqueness of which lies in
its ancient civilization, in its amazing natural and social diversity, its
universally inclusive philosophical traditions, and scientific and
technological strengths.
DCAP India carries forward this tradition, while addressing current socio-
economic-political and environmental challenges that our society faces,
through innovative ideas, strategies and processes.
Established in 1987, the Centre has been working to achieve its goals in
partnership with public, private and community institutions at local, regional,
national and international levels. DCAP’S programs for the past three decades have been supported by various international foundations, bilateral agencies, Government of India
and State Governments.