The Collective is a nucleus of alternatives. The perspective and overall plan covers a wide range of activities, all aiming towards bringing in a more ecological and self-sustaining basis to the lives of its members and the people it is working with.

Over the years, the Collective has put special emphasis on ecological restoration, natural resource management, empowerment of women and alternative education for drop out children, awareness building and leadership development among the youth, dalits and the disabled. It works with the marginalised peoples and communities of rural Anantapur district. It began its work in 10 villages of Chennekothapalli Mandal and has now expanded its activities to 100 villages in Chennekothapalli, Roddam and Ramagiri mandals.

The main activities of the Collective fall within the following categories:

• Ecological restoration and Natural Resource Management
• Women's empowerment through creation of Alternative Banking institutions
• Alternative education for children
• Awareness building and leadership development among local youth, dalits and the disabled for self betterment
• Capacity building for local self governance