Maharashtra village, Gosasi, transforms chronic water scarcity into year-round security through watershed structures, women-led savings groups, and sustainable farming practices.
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In the rain-fed villages of Maharashtra, people are finding new ways to understand their land and groundwater — not with satellites or dashboards, but with cardboard, shared knowledge, and a fresh look at the soil beneath their feet.
Maruti implemented a series of watershed interventions, including a farm pond and Water Absorption Trenches (WATs) to prevent surface runoff and recharge the aquifers
The Kadasi Revenue village in Odisha, which gets water from five springs, provided a closer look at the interplay between nature, community, and water resources to W-CReS researcher Navnath Ghodake during his field visit.
W-CReS researchers’ journey across Maharashtra documenting good O&M practices turned into a travel across diverse terrains and lived realities, with each step testing perception and decision-making
Read how ecohydrology provides the scientific foundation needed to link ecosystem restoration with reliable water outcomes.
A socio-technical watershed approach helped communities restore ecosystems, strengthen institutions and secure livelihoods, creating resilience that has endured for generations.
Read how the results of community-led watershed development remain evident even after 25 years in the rain-shadow area of Maharashtra.
Women of this village in Odisha walked eight kilometers daily for drinking water until the solar-powered borewell transformed lives.
The springs in Akole, Maharashtra, are more than just utility points for humans; they are the ecological heartbeat of the region
Maharashtra village, Gosasi, transforms chronic water scarcity into year-round security through watershed structures, women-led savings groups, and sustainable farming practices.
In the rain-fed villages of Maharashtra, people are finding new ways to understand their land and groundwater — not with satellites or dashboards, but with cardboard, shared knowledge, and a fresh look at the soil beneath their feet.
Maruti implemented a series of watershed interventions, including a farm pond and Water Absorption Trenches (WATs) to prevent surface runoff and recharge the aquifers
The Kadasi Revenue village in Odisha, which gets water from five springs, provided a closer look at the interplay between nature, community, and water resources to W-CReS researcher Navnath Ghodake during his field visit.
W-CReS researchers’ journey across Maharashtra documenting good O&M practices turned into a travel across diverse terrains and lived realities, with each step testing perception and decision-making
Read how ecohydrology provides the scientific foundation needed to link ecosystem restoration with reliable water outcomes.
A socio-technical watershed approach helped communities restore ecosystems, strengthen institutions and secure livelihoods, creating resilience that has endured for generations.
Read how the results of community-led watershed development remain evident even after 25 years in the rain-shadow area of Maharashtra.
Women of this village in Odisha walked eight kilometers daily for drinking water until the solar-powered borewell transformed lives.
The springs in Akole, Maharashtra, are more than just utility points for humans; they are the ecological heartbeat of the region
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