A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

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

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.

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.

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.

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

Apr, 2025
Renewable Energy, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

Watershed Organisation Trust along with its esteemed partners is implementing solar-powered solutions to ensure drinking water supply, irrigate farmlands and light the streets in rural areas of Chhattisgarh.

Trust, Taboos, and Transformation: A Day in the Life of a Mahila Pravartak

Apr, 2025
Food Security, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories, Rural Development

The title ‘Mahila Pravartak’ may sound official, but it captures something far more powerful: a woman changemaker. These women are the backbone of WOTR’s community health efforts—moving door-to-door, to bring real transformation to the communities they serve.

Saroj Devi’s model multilayer farm in Rajasthan: A pathway to food security

Mar, 2025
Case Stories, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

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.

Water Stewardship: A Key Step to Tackle Crisis & Climate

Mar, 2025
Rural Development, Water Governance, Water Management

Water stewardship is a step beyond good water governance that not only ensures quality management and distribution of water, but also builds climate resilient communities.

Cashews in Odisha: A Deep Dive into Water Footprints, Economics, and Sustainability

Mar, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Rural Development, Water Management

This blog post delves into a comprehensive report, “A Comparative Study of the Water Footprint and Economics of Cashew Cultivation and its Alternatives in Odisha,” which explores the complexities of cashew farming in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

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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

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 pond breathes life into a barren land with collaborative effort

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

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

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

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

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

Trust, Taboos, and Transformation: A Day in the Life of a Mahila Pravartak

Saroj Devi’s model multilayer farm in Rajasthan: A pathway to food security

Water Stewardship: A Key Step to Tackle Crisis & Climate

Cashews in Odisha: A Deep Dive into Water Footprints, Economics, and Sustainability

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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