The Gaddi shepherds are agro-pastoralists from the high Himalayas who have adapted to the continuous changes of nature and climate change. What keeps them going? vikalpsangam.org/article/traver…
Climate-resilient agriculture ensures food security for smallholder and marginal farmers in Marathwada. Women in this climate-hit region of Maharashtra are feeding their families and earning their livelihood through diversified organic agriculture. vikalpsangam.org/article/marath…
The Dongria Kondhs from the hills of eastern India, are custodians of dozens of vanishing seed varieties. On a mission to revive traditional farming methods and long-lost heirloom crops as they are impacted by droughts and erratic rainfall. How they do it vikalpsangam.org/article/dongri…
The farmers in Sunderbans are moving towards climate adaptive farming and organic farm practices. Here is why and how they are doing it. vikalpsangam.org/article/organi…
Annapurna Library in Assam is one with a difference that stores seeds of traditional rice varieties. These varieties have traits that can protect the people of Assam from the impact of climate change. Here is how they do it? vikalpsangam.org/article/one-gr…
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Films showing Alternative Initiatives across diverse themes in India. These are inspiring films co-produced by @srishtifilms@AshishKothari @shrishteebajpai for Vikalp Sangam
Breaking barriers and building bridges through classical music and a twist by @tmkrishna
How do local artisanal knowledge and skill deliver high-quality sustainable housing that is environmentally friendly & disaster safe? This film explores @hunnarshala journey in the aftermath of the Gujarat 2001 earthquake.