Thirteen years of WOTR initiatives in Odisha centering women’s leadership, linking it with water security, health, livelihoods, and sustainable rural development transformation.
A Better Tomorrow
Stories, Practices, and Solutions
In our Must Watch – From the Archives collection, we revisit powerful films that chronicle 32 years of transformation. These stories capture the resilience of rural communities, the strength of collective action and the quiet yet lasting change that numbers alone can’t express.
A reflection on WOTR’s 32-year journey translating grassroot watershed and climate resilience practice & research into state and national policies.
Every year on October 12, we commemorate the birth anniversary of Father Hermann Bacher and celebrate it as Shramdan Diwas. This year marks 101 years of his birth and legacy.
“What best can be given to the beneficiaries” is the belief uniting WOTR & Rotary Club of Poona. Hear more from Mr. Bakshi in our Partner Speak Series!
WOTR’s approach has always been collaborative, working with partners across disciplines, ensuring community-led solutions.
WOTR’s journey towards EbA began with its extensive experience in watershed development. This approach now recognises that the well-being of both people and nature is inextricably linked.
Community-led watershed development is reshaping rainfed regions, with WOTR empowering communities to secure their water future for over 30 years.
The story of how collective action turned Nagdarwadi from a village in distress into a model for watershed development, inspiring the Marathi film Paani.
As we commemorate Father Hermann Bacher’s 100th birth anniversary, we reflect on his lasting legacy and the profound impact he had on rural development and water conservation
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Mahila Sansadhan Kendra empowers women farmers in Maharashtra by strengthening participation, leadership, and decision-making within Farmer Producer Companies and agriculture.
Watershed development empowers rural communities through participatory planning, capacity building, climate resilience, water conservation, and sustainable livelihood transformation.
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.
Climate-resilient crop varieties are helping farmers in Telangana improve yields and adopt more sustainable farming practices. These innovations highlight how science and sustainable practices can strengthen agricultural resilience and food security.
Nature sustains more than livelihoods, it nurtures identity, culture and well-being through Cultural Ecosystem Services. Acknowledging these connections is vital for development that respects communities and their landscapes.
In late January, the United States withdrew once again from the Paris Agreement, while the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revoked its 2009 Endangerment Finding—moves that highlight how climate policy reversals in major economies can destabilise global efforts and pose serious risks for developing countries, particularly India.
Shailesh Haribhakti, Chairman of WOTR’s Advisory Board, reflects on the evolving landscape of Indian agriculture and shares an optimistic vision for its future.
Thirteen years of WOTR initiatives in Odisha centering women’s leadership, linking it with water security, health, livelihoods, and sustainable rural development transformation.