In response to Maharashtra’s deepening water crisis, a critical one-day workshop titled ‘Securing water in the time of climate change through natural ecosystems management” brought together leading experts, policymakers, and stakeholders on March 21, 2024.
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The Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra, and the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR), Pune, have come together in a pioneering non-financial agreement to spearhead the “Building Resilience in Agriculture and Allied Sectors in Rural Maharashtra” project that is aided by the India Climate Collaborative (ICC).
Last week, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget in the Lok Sabha, outlining key initiatives and their impact on rural India. Here are the major highlights and figures.
Axis Bank Foundation and WOTR have successfully launched The Sustainable Livelihood Programme in 25 villages of the Maddur & Damargidda Mandals of Narayanpet district in Telangana
WOTR is excited to announce a pivotal partnership with Sun Pharma for a three-year programme which aims to address the challenges of water security and climate change in the Ahmednagar and Beed districts of Maharashtra
Standard Chartered Bank and the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) have established a significant partnership to launch an initiative focused on ensuring water security for drinking, enhancing rural livelihoods, and promoting climate-resilient agriculture in the drought-prone regions of Marathwada, Maharashtra.
Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) celebrated Shramdaan Diwas on October 12, the birthday of its late co-founder, Hermann Bacher, with community service activities spanning across Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. N. Srinivasan to our board of trustees. Mr. Srinivasan brings valuable expertise in development finance, with over four decades of experience in the sector.
In a world often overshadowed by hardship and suffering, there are extraordinary individuals who choose to dedicate their lives to making a difference. Today, on the occasion of Rosi Gollmann’s 96th birthday, we celebrate the
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 response to Maharashtra’s deepening water crisis, a critical one-day workshop titled ‘Securing water in the time of climate change through natural ecosystems management” brought together leading experts, policymakers, and stakeholders on March 21, 2024.
The Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra, and the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR), Pune, have come together in a pioneering non-financial agreement to spearhead the “Building Resilience in Agriculture and Allied Sectors in Rural Maharashtra” project that is aided by the India Climate Collaborative (ICC).
Last week, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget in the Lok Sabha, outlining key initiatives and their impact on rural India. Here are the major highlights and figures.
Axis Bank Foundation and WOTR have successfully launched The Sustainable Livelihood Programme in 25 villages of the Maddur & Damargidda Mandals of Narayanpet district in Telangana
WOTR is excited to announce a pivotal partnership with Sun Pharma for a three-year programme which aims to address the challenges of water security and climate change in the Ahmednagar and Beed districts of Maharashtra
Standard Chartered Bank and the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) have established a significant partnership to launch an initiative focused on ensuring water security for drinking, enhancing rural livelihoods, and promoting climate-resilient agriculture in the drought-prone regions of Marathwada, Maharashtra.
Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) celebrated Shramdaan Diwas on October 12, the birthday of its late co-founder, Hermann Bacher, with community service activities spanning across Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. N. Srinivasan to our board of trustees. Mr. Srinivasan brings valuable expertise in development finance, with over four decades of experience in the sector.
In a world often overshadowed by hardship and suffering, there are extraordinary individuals who choose to dedicate their lives to making a difference. Today, on the occasion of Rosi Gollmann’s 96th birthday, we celebrate the
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,
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How planning and implementation of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) and agroecology principles in arid or semi-arid regions can help address the growing impacts of climate change.
Two mothers in drought-hit Marathwada built a papad enterprise with WOTR and Standard Chartered Bank, paying school fees for their children.
COP17 put a simple question to the world’s drought experts: can lost land be restored? WOTR’s watersheds may hold the answer.
Mango orchards are improving rural livelihoods in Chhattisgarh, creating resilient farms, diverse incomes, and long-term opportunities for farming communities.
Drawing on WOTR’s grassroots experience, this piece explores the powerful connection between water security, ecosystem restoration, agriculture and nutrition security in rural India.
Exploring World Water Week through our interventions in implementing ecohydrology-based Nature-based Solutions in Maharashtra and Telangana
This World Water Week, explore how water access shapes pastoral livelihoods, migration routes and resilience across India’s changing landscapes.