‘Vikalp Sangam’ (VS) is Hindi for ‘Alternatives Confluence’.
Vikalp Sangam is an evolving process that involves in its core functioning, over 80 movements and organisations in India.
The VS process started in 2014, emerging out of a search for grounded alternatives to the current model of ‘development’ that is built on ecological destruction and rising inequalities.
The VS process includes documentation of alternative initiatives across India, outreach with various kinds of people including youth, physical and online gatherings, and other forms of networking. It is a confluence where people share, collaborate, and reflect on their experiences and knowledge. This enables shared peer learning and envisioning of a just and ecologically conscious society. Additionally, the Sangam groups engage in collective advocacy for policy and systemic transformations.