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Hope Grows in the Fields: Restoring Harmony with Natural Farming in India

Feb, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Development

Beneath the scorching sun of India’s vast plains, a quiet revolution is stirring. Not one fueled by the roar of tractors, but by the whisper of wind through thriving plants, the hum of a revitalised ecosystem. This silent uprising, rooted in ancestral wisdom and ecological harmony, is Natural Farming.

India’s Water Conundrum: Shrinking Per Capita Availability and the Road Ahead

Feb, 2024
Land and Water Management, Water Management

As the world’s most populous nation now, India grapples with a complex water security challenge. While blessed with diverse water resources from snow-capped mountains to perennial rivers, the story of per capita water availability paints a concerning picture.

Transforming Farmer Lives through Business & Marketing Acumen

Feb, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, Sustainable Livelihoods

IndusInd Bank’s CSR initiative in Dharashiv district empowers small farmers through the establishment of the Jalpriya Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), demonstrating remarkable growth in turnover and innovative solutions to agricultural challenges, setting a precedent for sustainable rural development in the region.

Demystified by WOTR – Climate Change Adaptation: Building Resilience in a Changing World

Feb, 2024
Climate Change Adaptation, Demystified By WOTR

Adaptation to climate change is vital for resilience amidst rising sea levels and erratic weather patterns. Key strategies include protecting coastlines, ensuring food security, conserving water, investing in renewable energy, disaster preparedness, and protecting ecosystems.

A Vibrant Concerto: Why Protecting India’s Rural Biodiversity is Vital for a Resilient Future

Feb, 2024
Biodiversity, Rural Development

India’s rural biodiversity, vital for resilience against climate change, faces threats from habitat loss and climate variability. Preserving it through community-based conservation and sustainable livelihoods is essential for human survival and a balanced coexistence with nature.

Ghar ki Mukhyamantri

Feb, 2024
Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

This story is from the booklet ‘Seeding Entrepreneurs: Stories of Women Entrepreneurs from Karjat and Shrigonda Blocks in Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra,’ published as a part of the ‘Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment Opportunities, and Increased Incomes in Maharashtra’ programme of HSBC.

Demystified by WOTR – The Secret Sauce to India’s Water Woes: Watershed Development

Feb, 2024
Demystified By WOTR, Rural Development, Water Management

In rural India, water scarcity is a harsh reality impacting communities’ lives profoundly. Through watershed development, communities are empowered to heal the land holistically, from ridge to valley, ensuring water security, improved health, and livelihoods.

Nourishing a future for the family: Deva Bhil’s tryst with Multilayer Farming

Feb, 2024
Case Stories, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Livelihoods

Deva Bhil’s journey with multilayer farming, supported by WOTR and funded by NABARD’s Farm Sector Promotion Fund, transformed his land into a sustainable source of nutritious vegetables and fruits, addressing his family’s nutritional challenges and boosting their income.

Champion the Ecosystems-based Approach for Sustainable Ecosystems

Feb, 2024
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Research & Training

WOTR is organising a pivotal three-day training event on EbA for Sustainable Ecosystems, set to take place from the 27th to the 29th of February 2024 at the Darewadi Learning Centre in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

Seeds of Change: POCRA and WOTR Forge New Pathways for Climate-Resilient Farming in Maharashtra

Feb, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, CSR Partnerships

The Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture (PoCRA) and WOTR have partnered for an MoU to offer digital advisory services promoting climate-resilient agriculture in Maharashtra.

Hope Grows in the Fields: Restoring Harmony with Natural Farming in India

Feb, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Development

India’s Water Conundrum: Shrinking Per Capita Availability and the Road Ahead

Feb, 2024
Land and Water Management, Water Management

Transforming Farmer Lives through Business & Marketing Acumen

Feb, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, Sustainable Livelihoods

Demystified by WOTR – Climate Change Adaptation: Building Resilience in a Changing World

Feb, 2024
Climate Change Adaptation, Demystified By WOTR

A Vibrant Concerto: Why Protecting India’s Rural Biodiversity is Vital for a Resilient Future

Feb, 2024
Biodiversity, Rural Development

Ghar ki Mukhyamantri

Feb, 2024
Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

Demystified by WOTR – The Secret Sauce to India’s Water Woes: Watershed Development

Feb, 2024
Demystified By WOTR, Rural Development, Water Management

Nourishing a future for the family: Deva Bhil’s tryst with Multilayer Farming

Feb, 2024
Case Stories, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Livelihoods

Champion the Ecosystems-based Approach for Sustainable Ecosystems

Feb, 2024
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Research & Training

Seeds of Change: POCRA and WOTR Forge New Pathways for Climate-Resilient Farming in Maharashtra

Feb, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, CSR Partnerships

The Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture (PoCRA) and WOTR have partnered for an MoU to offer digital advisory services promoting climate-resilient agriculture in Maharashtra.

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How Raghubir Turned his Childhood Dream into a Thriving Livelihood

Aug, 2026
Livelihood

Raghubir’s story shows how entrepreneurship can begin with a simple idea, the right support, and a little confidence creating a thriving livelihood.

Indigenous Food Systems That Climate Change Cannot Afford to Lose

Aug, 2026
Indigenous Food Systems, Sustainable Livelihoods

Indigenous food systems sustain generations through women’s forest knowledge, biodiversity, and seasonal wisdom—now threatened by climate change. Discover their resilience.

Stewards of Rangeland Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity: A Perspective on Indian Pastoralism

Aug, 2026
Biodiversity, Livestock Management

Pastoralism has shaped India’s rangelands for centuries. Here’s why pastoralists are key to protecting biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.

Water Security Crisis in Shahapur: Heavy Rain, Yet No Water

Aug, 2026
Water Conservation, Water Security

Water security remains elusive in Shahapur despite heavy rains. Discover why hard rock terrain stops groundwater recharge in this Konkan story.

What Airport Lounges Teach Us About Climate Adaptation

Aug, 2026
Climate Change Adaptation, Knowledge Systems, Participatory Approach

An analogy for climate adaptation, showing that scientific expertise alone is not enough. It reminds us that the knowledge on the ground is equally important in making informed decisions

How One Maharashtra Village Stopped Waiting for Rain

Jul, 2026
Water Management, Watershed Development

Maharashtra village, Gosasi, transforms chronic water scarcity into year-round security through watershed structures, women-led savings groups, and sustainable farming practices.

सशक्त नेतृत्व: रामगढ़ में VDC अध्यक्षमनबसिया सिंह की प्रेरक यात्रा

Jul, 2026
Livelihood, Women Empowerment

सिलाई उद्यमी से VDC अध्यक्ष तक, मनबसिया सिंह अपने छत्तीसगढ़ के गाँव को बेहतर भविष्य की ओर अग्रसर कर रही हैं।

Leading from the Front: Manbasiya Singh’s Journey as VDC Chairman in Ramgarh

Jul, 2026
Livelihood, Sustainable Livelihoods

From tailoring entrepreneur to VDC Chairman, Manbasiya Singh is leading her village in Chhattisgarh towards a better future.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Hope Grows in the Fields: Restoring Harmony with Natural Farming in India

India’s Water Conundrum: Shrinking Per Capita Availability and the Road Ahead

Transforming Farmer Lives through Business & Marketing Acumen

Demystified by WOTR – Climate Change Adaptation: Building Resilience in a Changing World

A Vibrant Concerto: Why Protecting India’s Rural Biodiversity is Vital for a Resilient Future

Ghar ki Mukhyamantri

Demystified by WOTR – The Secret Sauce to India’s Water Woes: Watershed Development

Nourishing a future for the family: Deva Bhil’s tryst with Multilayer Farming

Champion the Ecosystems-based Approach for Sustainable Ecosystems

Seeds of Change: POCRA and WOTR Forge New Pathways for Climate-Resilient Farming in Maharashtra

Hope Grows in the Fields: Restoring Harmony with Natural Farming in India

India’s Water Conundrum: Shrinking Per Capita Availability and the Road Ahead

Transforming Farmer Lives through Business & Marketing Acumen

Demystified by WOTR – Climate Change Adaptation: Building Resilience in a Changing World

A Vibrant Concerto: Why Protecting India’s Rural Biodiversity is Vital for a Resilient Future

Ghar ki Mukhyamantri

Demystified by WOTR – The Secret Sauce to India’s Water Woes: Watershed Development

Nourishing a future for the family: Deva Bhil’s tryst with Multilayer Farming

Champion the Ecosystems-based Approach for Sustainable Ecosystems

Seeds of Change: POCRA and WOTR Forge New Pathways for Climate-Resilient Farming in Maharashtra

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By Tags

How Raghubir Turned his Childhood Dream into a Thriving Livelihood

Indigenous Food Systems That Climate Change Cannot Afford to Lose

Stewards of Rangeland Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity: A Perspective on Indian Pastoralism

Water Security Crisis in Shahapur: Heavy Rain, Yet No Water

What Airport Lounges Teach Us About Climate Adaptation

How One Maharashtra Village Stopped Waiting for Rain

सशक्त नेतृत्व: रामगढ़ में VDC अध्यक्षमनबसिया सिंह की प्रेरक यात्रा

Leading from the Front: Manbasiya Singh’s Journey as VDC Chairman in Ramgarh

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