Groundwater resources in India, a lifeline for millions of people and a driving force behind its economic growth, are under immense pressure due to population growth, climate change, and unregulated exploitation. The availability and
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The CoDriVE – Visual Integrator 3D Surface Model is an innovative tool that empowers villagers to visualise their surface topography from a bird’s eye view perspective. Developed by WOTR and its research arm W-CReS (WOTR Centre for Resilience
As we celebrate World Water Day, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis that affects millions of people worldwide. With this year’s theme focusing on the need for urgent action, the Water
Climate resilient agriculture is an essential component of food security in India, a country that relies heavily on agriculture for its economic growth and livelihoods. India’s diverse agro-climatic zones, coupled with its monsoon-based agriculture, make
International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th every year, is a day to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also highlighting the ongoing challenges they face in achieving gender equality.
Achieving food security in India with 17.7% of the world’s population but only 2.4% of its land1 is a daunting task. Despite an estimated food production of 314 million metric tons in 2021-2022, the country still faces the challenge of feeding its
India is on the brink of a water crisis, with over 600 million people facing high to extreme water stress. The dwindling freshwater reserves are a wake-up call for us to act now and ensure sustainable use of our natural resources. To address this grave concern,
In India, climate change is a serious concern for the agriculture sector. Changing weather patterns and extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, have a direct impact on farmers’ livelihoods. As climate change continues to pose a threat to the
Nestled between the coordinates of 17.1634 to 17.1660 degrees latitude and 74.373 to 74.37060 degrees longitude, lies a cluster of 5 villages – Ghoti Bk, Ghoti Kh, Dhondgewadi, Posewadi and Renavi – located in the Khanapur Taluka of the Sangli
Groundwater resources in India, a lifeline for millions of people and a driving force behind its economic growth, are under immense pressure due to population growth, climate change, and unregulated exploitation. The availability and
The CoDriVE – Visual Integrator 3D Surface Model is an innovative tool that empowers villagers to visualise their surface topography from a bird’s eye view perspective. Developed by WOTR and its research arm W-CReS (WOTR Centre for Resilience
As we celebrate World Water Day, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis that affects millions of people worldwide. With this year’s theme focusing on the need for urgent action, the Water
Climate resilient agriculture is an essential component of food security in India, a country that relies heavily on agriculture for its economic growth and livelihoods. India’s diverse agro-climatic zones, coupled with its monsoon-based agriculture, make
International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th every year, is a day to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also highlighting the ongoing challenges they face in achieving gender equality.
Achieving food security in India with 17.7% of the world’s population but only 2.4% of its land1 is a daunting task. Despite an estimated food production of 314 million metric tons in 2021-2022, the country still faces the challenge of feeding its
India is on the brink of a water crisis, with over 600 million people facing high to extreme water stress. The dwindling freshwater reserves are a wake-up call for us to act now and ensure sustainable use of our natural resources. To address this grave concern,
In India, climate change is a serious concern for the agriculture sector. Changing weather patterns and extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, have a direct impact on farmers’ livelihoods. As climate change continues to pose a threat to the
Nestled between the coordinates of 17.1634 to 17.1660 degrees latitude and 74.373 to 74.37060 degrees longitude, lies a cluster of 5 villages – Ghoti Bk, Ghoti Kh, Dhondgewadi, Posewadi and Renavi – located in the Khanapur Taluka of the Sangli
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Agriculture is moving beyond just producing more food to ensuring it nourishes people. As hidden hunger rises, the focus is shifting from yield to nutrition.
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The women of Bhendikanhar in Gadchiroli made a collective decision to improve the condition of the Kurma ghar (small huts where women stay during their menstrual cycles) in their village