A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

A Fish Pond is making dreams come true for this farmer in Jharkhand

Jun, 2025
Case Stories, Rural Development

Tigga’s land in Jharkhand was identified by WOTR for intervention and linked to a government scheme for farm pond construction—an initiative that has since transformed his livelihood

A shade net to protect and nurture a flourishing future

Jun, 2025
Case Stories, Climate Resilient Agriculture

Like many others, Oraon preferred traditional farming methods—but his leap of faith paid off. Now, his success inspires farmers in his village and beyond.

The ‘mad’ couple that has now become their village’s inspiration

Jun, 2025
Case Stories, Rural Development

Albinas and Nishi from Jharkhand were given hand-holding support by WOTR to gain access to the MGNREGA scheme and get approvals for their mango plantation. Now, they have emerged as a successful couple in their village.

Fulfilling dreams—of others and her own

Jun, 2025
Case Stories, Women Empowerment

Alma Xalxo, 26, is a Wasundhara Sevika, or Community Resource Person (CRP) with WOTR, acting as a bridge between the organisation and the people in villages.

Beyond the Cup: How Dharashiv’s Water Competition Sparked a Quiet Revolution in Village Resilience

Jun, 2025
Rural Development, Water Governance

Over 264 villages competed in the Dharashiv Water Competition, who were judged on the basis of the Water Governance Standard.

The Earth Listens to Her: Rural Women And The Spirit Of Environmental Conservation

Jun, 2025
Climate Change Adaptation, Women Empowerment

The environmental work of rural women is a vital form of leadership that deserves recognition in policy, planning, and global climate discussions.

How are collection centres for maize empowering women farmers in Maharashtra

Jun, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Farmer Producer Organisations

13 women are managing 11 collection centres across five Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in Jalna, Maharashtra, all of which deal in maize, connecting with over 1,800 farmers.

Change, Trickle by Trickle: What 36 Years in Rural India Have Taught Me

Jun, 2025
Rural Development, Thought Leadership

In this reflective piece, Crispino Lobo, Co-founder of WOTR, explores a fundamental truth often overlooked in development work: change rarely begins by choice. It happens when people are left with no other option.

Rising Heat, Rising Risk: Why Tree Cover Is a Public Health Imperative in Rural India

Jun, 2025
Climate Change, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

5.33 million trees have vanished from India’s farmlands between 2018 and 2022, with an average loss of 2.7 trees per hectare.

Plastic Pollution: Origin, Consequences and Management

Jun, 2025
Ecology

Plastic, once hailed as a revolutionary invention, has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.

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Women MGNREGA Mates: Working Hard For Their Village And Their Families

Jul, 2025
Case Stories, Women Empowerment

It is not an easy job, and often comes with unique challenges, but the women have earned the faith of their community through their effort and dedication.

JAL-SPARDHA and JAL ABHIYAN: An Effective Approach to Incentivise Village Water Governance

Jul, 2025
Water Governance, Water Management

To assess the feasibility of Water Governance Standard and advocate for its integration into programs in Maharashtra related to water resources, a Water Competition (Jal-Spardha) was organised in Dharashiv district.

When A Pond Can Nurture Hopes Of Reuniting Families

Jul, 2025
Case Stories, Land and Water Management

A pond breathes life into a barren land with collaborative effort

Jul, 2025
Case Stories, Rural Development

From earning an average of Rs 2,000–3,000 from the one-acre land, Dilphinesh Kunjur’s family income has increased manifold as a result of selling fish from the pond and vegetables that they cultivate around it in Jharkhand

A Fish Pond is making dreams come true for this farmer in Jharkhand

Jun, 2025
Case Stories, Rural Development

Tigga’s land in Jharkhand was identified by WOTR for intervention and linked to a government scheme for farm pond construction—an initiative that has since transformed his livelihood

A shade net to protect and nurture a flourishing future

Jun, 2025
Case Stories, Climate Resilient Agriculture

Like many others, Oraon preferred traditional farming methods—but his leap of faith paid off. Now, his success inspires farmers in his village and beyond.

The ‘mad’ couple that has now become their village’s inspiration

Jun, 2025
Case Stories, Rural Development

Fulfilling dreams—of others and her own

Jun, 2025
Case Stories, Women Empowerment

Alma Xalxo, 26, is a Wasundhara Sevika, or Community Resource Person (CRP) with WOTR, acting as a bridge between the organisation and the people in villages.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

A Fish Pond is making dreams come true for this farmer in Jharkhand

A shade net to protect and nurture a flourishing future

The ‘mad’ couple that has now become their village’s inspiration

Fulfilling dreams—of others and her own

Beyond the Cup: How Dharashiv’s Water Competition Sparked a Quiet Revolution in Village Resilience

The Earth Listens to Her: Rural Women And The Spirit Of Environmental Conservation

How are collection centres for maize empowering women farmers in Maharashtra

Change, Trickle by Trickle: What 36 Years in Rural India Have Taught Me

Rising Heat, Rising Risk: Why Tree Cover Is a Public Health Imperative in Rural India

Plastic Pollution: Origin, Consequences and Management

By Categories

By Tags

Women MGNREGA Mates: Working Hard For Their Village And Their Families

JAL-SPARDHA and JAL ABHIYAN: An Effective Approach to Incentivise Village Water Governance

When A Pond Can Nurture Hopes Of Reuniting Families

A pond breathes life into a barren land with collaborative effort

A Fish Pond is making dreams come true for this farmer in Jharkhand

A shade net to protect and nurture a flourishing future

The ‘mad’ couple that has now become their village’s inspiration

Fulfilling dreams—of others and her own

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