‘Sangamam’ summer camp unites children of marginalised community, victims of custodial violence

 Sangamam 2026 – summer camp, a joint initiative of People’s Watch, IDEAS and Manonmani Trust, which is organised from April 25 to May 2, is a novel idea to rediscover the simple delights of childhood – often stolen by hardship – through play, creativity and community.  

‘Sangamam,’ unites kids from the marginalised Kal Ottar communities, where the People’s Watch has operated tuition centres for over a decade.  

Historically termed ‘criminals’ under the British-era Criminal Tribes Act of 1871  – a law long promised repeal but whose stigma lingers, limiting their opportunities and social standing.