A family in Odisha rebuilds their lives after a tragic accident, using community support to start a small shop that restores their livelihood, dignity, and hope.
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Stories, Practices, and Solutions
The pulveriser provides a reliable source of income, and with better access to water, Babulal’s farmland holds new possibilities.
The Ekka family’s income has increased by at least 20 percent since they decided to plant mango saplings, interspersed with seasonal vegetables.
For Saroj Devi, multilayer farming marked a turning point in her farming career, ultimately providing a stable and diverse source of food for her family and the community.
By combining scientific watershed management with local knowledge, WOTR introduced practical solutions to enhance water availability and livelihoods.
In Odisha’s Gajapati and Rayagada districts, where water scarcity and erratic rainfall have long posed challenges, the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) implemented a transformative climate resilience project, supported by Andheri Hilfe.
This case study highlights the journey of Eta Bai Rathod from Kangti Mandal, in Sangareddy district, exemplifying how targeted interventions can improve livelihoods through sustainable agricultural practices. Eta Bai’s story illustrates the convergence of water management, crop diversification, and institutional support—strategies critical for addressing India’s agrarian challenges.
A family in Odisha rebuilds their lives after a tragic accident, using community support to start a small shop that restores their livelihood, dignity, and hope.
The pulveriser provides a reliable source of income, and with better access to water, Babulal’s farmland holds new possibilities.
The Ekka family’s income has increased by at least 20 percent since they decided to plant mango saplings, interspersed with seasonal vegetables.
For Saroj Devi, multilayer farming marked a turning point in her farming career, ultimately providing a stable and diverse source of food for her family and the community.
By combining scientific watershed management with local knowledge, WOTR introduced practical solutions to enhance water availability and livelihoods.
In Odisha’s Gajapati and Rayagada districts, where water scarcity and erratic rainfall have long posed challenges, the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) implemented a transformative climate resilience project, supported by Andheri Hilfe.
This case study highlights the journey of Eta Bai Rathod from Kangti Mandal, in Sangareddy district, exemplifying how targeted interventions can improve livelihoods through sustainable agricultural practices. Eta Bai’s story illustrates the convergence of water management, crop diversification, and institutional support—strategies critical for addressing India’s agrarian challenges.
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वैज्ञानिक बकरीशेड और WOTR के प्रशिक्षण ने सुमन सिंह की जिंदगी बदल दी। उनके दृढ़ संकल्प ने संघर्ष को आजीविका के एक टिकाऊ ग्रामीण स्रोत में बदल दिया।
How one irrigation structure gave Ramgarh its first Rabi harvest and local farmer Fulsai Pandu his land back
Goat rearing changed Suman Singh’s fortunes with scientific shed design and, WOTR training. Her grit turned struggle into sustainable rural income.
रामगढ़ में एक सिंचाई संरचना ने कैसे पहली बार रबी की फसल दी और किसान फुलसाई पांडू को उसकी ज़मीन वापस लौटाई
A reflection on the sustainability of food and climate programs in the social sector
Ecolinguistics reminds us that language is not neutral; it shapes how we understand and engage with the world.
डायवर्जन आधारित सिंचाई ने रामगढ़ में सालभर पानी, दोहरी खेती, फसल विविधता और किसानों की आय बढ़ाने वाली सामूहिक पहल को संभव बनाया।
A visual journey into how rural Maharashtra is coping with intensifying summer heat and climate change.