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From Water Scarcity to Profitability

From Water Scarcity to Profitability

Three years ago, Maheshwaram Panduranga and his wife Manga faced a severe water crisis on their 3-acre farm in Loyapally, Telangana. With help from WOTR and HSBC, they constructed a farm pond, significantly improving water levels. They then ventured into fish farming, earning substantial profits and transforming their financial situation. The couple now enjoys a better lifestyle and serves as an inspiration for others in their village.
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More Crop Per Drop

More Crop Per Drop

Polamoney Buchaya, 63, and his wife Bugamma, 54, transitioned to farming after Buchaya’s heart attack in 2020, cultivating green leafy vegetables on leased land. Supported by WOTR and HSBC, they adopted rainpipe irrigation, enhancing water efficiency and crop yield. This shift increased their earnings significantly, providing a steady income. Their success has inspired other farmers in their village to adopt similar practices.
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From Borrower to Benefactor

From Borrower to Benefactor

Godugu Krishna, a farmer in Telangana, transformed his 2.5-acre farm from debt-ridden to profitable through innovative water management and organic farming, supported by WOTR and HSBC. Initially reliant on rain-fed farming and struggling with high costs, Krishna adopted drip irrigation and diversified crops. This shift increased his yields and profits, allowing him to repay debts, expand into dairy production, and achieve financial stability. His success has turned skepticism into respect within his community.
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From Wasteland to Farmland

From Wasteland to Farmland

When Kumpally Paapi Reddy and his wife K Venkata Laxmi started farming on rocky wasteland in Gaddamallaiahguda, Telangana, they were met with skepticism. Despite the challenges, they transformed the land through sheer determination and innovative practices. Partnering with WOTR and HSBC in 2020, they implemented water management strategies and shifted to organic farming.
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Bori Bageecha Fosters Nutrition Security for Landless Woman's Family

Bori Bageecha Fosters Nutrition Security for Landless Woman’s Family

Aruna Ganesh Shivasagar, a resident of Kumbharwadi village, Sangamner, dreamt of growing her own food despite not owning land. With support from WOTR and Axis Bank Foundation’s ‘Sustainable Livelihoods Programme’, she embraced gurney gardening in her front yard. Despite initial skepticism, Aruna successfully cultivated a variety of vegetables, reaping a harvest within three months.
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Scorching Summers: Understanding Heat Waves, Heat Stress, and their Impact on Rural India

Scorching Summers: Understanding Heat Waves, Heat Stress, and their Impact on Rural India

As scorching heatwaves become increasingly common in India, rural communities face heightened risks from heat stress. This blog post explores the nature of heatwaves, the impact of moist and dry heat stress, and the specific challenges rural India confronts. With limited infrastructure, reliance on outdoor labor, and water scarcity exacerbating the situation, the health and economic consequences are severe.
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A Friendship Like No Other: Farmer Field Schools In Beed Help Women Come Into Their Own

A Friendship Like No Other: Farmer Field Schools In Beed Help Women Come Into Their Own

In a short span, these women from Gandharwadi village in Patoda, Beed, have forged deep bonds through Farmer Field Schools (FFS) initiated by WOTR and Axis Bank Foundation’s ‘Sustainable Livelihoods Programme’. Their journey from initial reluctance to newfound confidence showcases the transformative power of education and community support.
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Agriculture Growth

[Shaping Sustainable Futures] IndusInd Bank & WOTR: A Partnership Transforming Rural India

As WOTR proudly celebrates 30 years of fostering sustainable development in Indian communities, we’re thrilled to reflect on our transformative partnership with IndusInd Bank. In a recent conversation with us, Matilda Lobo, Head of CSR at IndusInd Bank, eloquently highlighted the remarkable impact this collaboration has brought about in the lives of countless people.
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Cultivating a Fertile Future: Climate Resilient Agriculture Helps Kamla Bai Regain Her Lost Yields

Cultivating a Fertile Future: Climate Resilient Agriculture Helps Kamla Bai Regain Her Lost Yields

Years of low yields took a toll, but Kamli Bai refused to surrender. During the Rabi season, she worked tirelessly to establish a 0.1-hectare demo plot, her actions echoing the efforts of nine other farmers in Modwa village. Selected by the Village Development Committee and guided by WOTR, Kamli Bai diligently implemented every step, determined to prove these new methods could work. This year, a remarkable change swept through Kamli Bai’s fields.
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Not A Teary Tale: How Organic Onion Farming Helped This Farmer Cultivate Quality Produce

Not A Teary Tale: How Organic Onion Farming Helped This Farmer Cultivate Quality Produce

With the arrival of the rabi (winter sowing) season, Adinath Manik Thombare, a farmer from Deulgaon Ghat in Beed gets busy sowing onions on his farm. He says he is relieved growing onions, given that only a few years ago, agriculture was largely unprofitable to pursue in his village due to unavailability of water. In need of solutions, Adinath started participating in training and exposure visits conducted by WOTR, under Axis Bank Foundation’s ‘Sustainable Livelihood Programme’.
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