A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Flowing Together: A Journey of Resilience and Togetherness

Apr, 2025
Land and Water Management, Sustainable Development

Since 2019, WOTR and the Rotary Club of Poona have helped Dhamanvan and Shirpunje in Akole, Maharashtra, build resilience through community-driven initiatives.

Integrated Watershed Development: Securing Rural India’s Water Future

Mar, 2025
Integrated Watershed Development, Land and Water Management

Integrated Watershed Development (IWD) is a holistic approach to managing land and water resources. It is the process of managing human activities and natural resources on a watershed basis.

Green Revolution Through Barren Lands – Transforming India

Feb, 2025
Climate Change Adaptation, Land and Water Management, Sustainable Development

Imagine a barren patch of land, lifeless, without hope, dismissed as worthless. Now imagine transforming not one, not two, but 90 such spaces into green, thriving hubs of life, prosperity, and sustainability. This is not a distant dream; it’s a mission. A mission to fuse the power of nature, technology, and human will

Invest in Resilience: Partner with WOTR to Transform Lives in Rural Chhattisgarh

Feb, 2025
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Land and Water Management

As climate change tightens its grip, the resilient communities in Chhattisgarh need your support more than ever

How WOTR’s Community-Led Watershed Development Approach Changed the Course of Rainfed India’s Future

Dec, 2024
Land and Water Management, WOTR History

Community-led watershed development is reshaping rainfed regions, with WOTR empowering communities to secure their water future for over 30 years.

Balancing Growth with Nature: A Holistic Approach to Development in Gadchiroli

Oct, 2024
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Land and Water Management, Rural Development

A three-year project by WOTR and HDFC Bank Parivartan aims to uplift 11,700 people in 40 tribal villages of Gadchiroli through sustainable agriculture, water conservation, and livelihood development.

Loose Boulder Structures: A Watershed Measure for Sustainable Water Management in Koriya, Chhattisgarh

Sep, 2024
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Land and Water Management, Sustainable Development

Soil erosion in Koriya, Chhattisgarh, threatens agriculture and infrastructure, requiring solutions like Loose Boulder Structures (LBS). LBS, a cost-effective method, controls erosion, conserves water, and supports local ecosystems.

Levelled Land, Levelled Life!

Aug, 2024
Climate Change Adaptation, Land and Water Management, Sustainable Development

With WOTR’s support, Ravi Singh Marabi and Man Singh levelled their land, transforming their farming practices and boosting productivity.

Water-Literate Pandarinath Shinde Helps Farmers Tide Over Climate Change

Jul, 2024
Climate Change Adaptation, Land and Water Management, Water Governance

Pandarinath Shinde, a jal sevak with WOTR, helps farmers adapt to climate change by teaching efficient water management and farming practices. He has implemented techniques like micro-irrigation and soil testing on his farm, increasing his income and assisting other farmers in improving their crop yields.

Rejuvenated Water Bodies for Drought Resilience: A Look Five Years Later

Jul, 2024
Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Land and Water Management, Water Governance

Maharashtra, leads in implementing water harvesting initiatives, with over 99% of its 97,062 water bodies being artificial. W-CReS collaborated with ATE Chandra Foundation to assess the impact of rejuvenation of water bodies five years after implementation.

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Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development

As Earth Day 2025 prompts global reflection on sustainability, biodiversity, and climate action, it is an opportunity to examine the intersections between environmental conservation and development in India.

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, heat waves, W-CReS

Cooling demands are increasing with extreme heat, but are we meeting our cooling needs responsibly? Uncover the complete story.

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.

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Apr, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Twelve women in Ratadgaon, Maharashtra, started a Bio-Input Resource Centre, selling organic formulations to nearby farmers and reviving soil health.

Partner Speak: Rotary Club of Poona On Their Impactful Partnership With WOTR

Apr, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Participatory Approach, Partnerships, WOTR History

“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!

Partner Speak: YES Foundation on WOTR’s Data-Driven, Community-Led Approach

Apr, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Interviews

In a recent conversation with us, Garima Dutt of YES Foundation shared how WOTR’s research-led, community-driven approach creates lasting impact.

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.

Flowing Together: A Journey of Resilience and Togetherness

Apr, 2025
Land and Water Management, Sustainable Development

Since 2019, WOTR and the Rotary Club of Poona have helped Dhamanvan and Shirpunje in Akole, Maharashtra, build resilience through community-driven initiatives.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Flowing Together: A Journey of Resilience and Togetherness

Integrated Watershed Development: Securing Rural India’s Water Future

Green Revolution Through Barren Lands – Transforming India

Invest in Resilience: Partner with WOTR to Transform Lives in Rural Chhattisgarh

How WOTR’s Community-Led Watershed Development Approach Changed the Course of Rainfed India’s Future

Balancing Growth with Nature: A Holistic Approach to Development in Gadchiroli

Loose Boulder Structures: A Watershed Measure for Sustainable Water Management in Koriya, Chhattisgarh

Levelled Land, Levelled Life!

Water-Literate Pandarinath Shinde Helps Farmers Tide Over Climate Change

Rejuvenated Water Bodies for Drought Resilience: A Look Five Years Later

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By Tags

Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

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

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Partner Speak: Rotary Club of Poona On Their Impactful Partnership With WOTR

Partner Speak: YES Foundation on WOTR’s Data-Driven, Community-Led Approach

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

Flowing Together: A Journey of Resilience and Togetherness

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