Empowering indigenous communities through regenerative agriculture, social forestry, and collective action for sustainable livelihoods.
Initiated by VIKALP in 2020, Bhoomi unites over 5,000 indigenous agroforest producer families across 150 villages in South Gujarat.
“BHOOMI” stands for land, “PRODUCERS” are agroforest producers — farmers and farm workers — and “COLLECTIVE” is a collaboration for social and economic empowerment with nature conservation.
Our program sprouts from a social reforestation effort that began in 2016. Over 2,31,586 fruit, forestry, and native trees planted with 5,000+ families offer opportunities for livelihood and extra income, while preserving nature and combating global warming.
More than 500 families have already returned to traditional regenerative agriculture with the support of our Seed Bank and training programs.
A world with climate-friendly inclusive development leading to a healthy society with access to a dignified life, sustainable food security & livelihood through constitutional rights.
To empower the community for climate-friendly inclusive development towards sustainable food security and livelihood through regenerative agriculture and social forestry, with special focus on women on a collective basis.
From field to family — naturally grown, collectively harvested, fairly traded.
Traditional regenerative rice and millet varieties preserved through our Seed Bank — 15+ rice and 10+ millet varieties grown without pesticides.
Sustainably harvested minor forest produce collected by tribal communities — pure wild honey, bamboo crafts, and mahua products.
Organically grown fruits from 2,31,586+ planted trees, along with value-added products like jams, pickles, and dried fruits.
Handcrafted products by local artisans — traditional bamboo crafts, natural dyes, and indigenous art preserving cultural heritage.
Contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through grassroots action and collective empowerment.
Encourage traditional and regenerative agriculture including millets
Increase the production capacity of traditional agriculture land
Maximize tree plantation to combat global warming
Support rights over minor forest produces and agriculture products
Combat hunger and malnutrition through traditional practices
Value addition for true value of products
Self-sustainable institutional structure with women leadership
Once considered a poor people's food, millets have emerged as a symbol of nutrition and sustainability. Bhoomi champions millet farming as the answer to food security, climate change, and livelihood challenges.
Millet farming provides alternative answers to the challenges of food, water, land, livelihood, and climate change. The 'Save & Grow' method is the future farming paradigm according to the FAO.
Grows in arid climates up to 60°C, needs minimal water, no chemical fertilisers, pest-free crop.
Rich in protein, fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, dietary fibre. Gluten-free with highest fibre content.
Combats malnutrition, boosts farmer incomes, contributes to planetary health and zero hunger.
Reduces loss and damages from climate change. Provides food, fodder, health, and ecological security.
An Alternative
Empowering indigenous and deprived communities in Gujarat through climate action, agroforestry, and sustainable livelihoods since 2002 - 23+ years of service.
VIKALP (an alternative) is a voluntary organization working in Gujarat, India with Indigenous and Deprived Communities on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Climate Change, Agroforestry & Biodiversity, Natural Resource Management as well as Women Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihood.
Registered in 2002 under Public Trust Act, India (Registration No. E/15763/Ahmedabad), VIKALP has official accreditation with UNFCCC, UNCCD & CBD, and is in Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC.
A world where communities live in harmony with nature, enjoying dignified livelihoods, food security, and environmental sustainability, while actively participating in global efforts to combat climate change and protect biodiversity.
To empower indigenous and marginalized communities through sustainable development initiatives, promoting environmental conservation, climate resilience, and social equity while preserving traditional knowledge and cultural heritage.
Open to landowners and non-landowners alike — because collective empowerment knows no boundaries.
Families who are into regenerative agriculture or traditional pesticide-free farming.
Families involved in tree plantation in a sustainable manner to protect the environment and generate livelihood.
Families involved in value addition in the food chain — mostly landless, marginal farmers, and women.
Families collecting or depending on Minor Forest Produce for their sustenance and livelihood.
The income of 20% of families has increased through Bhoomi's support and intervention.
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A/8, Anand Tenaments,
Nr. Vastrapur Railway Station,
Vejalpur, Ahmedabad - 380051,
Gujarat, INDIA