A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Maharashtra Embarks on Groundbreaking Climate Resilience Journey with WOTR

Feb, 2024
CSR Partnerships, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

The Government of Maharashtra, through its Department of Environment and Climate Change (DoE-CC), has joined forces with the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR), a renowned non-profit organisation and think tank, to forge a path toward sustainable and resilient development.

WOTR and CRIDA sign Strategic MoU to Advance Dryland Agriculture

Feb, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, CSR Partnerships

A new chapter opens for India’s drylands with a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) and the Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA).

Reviving the Roots: WOTR & HDFC Bank’s Partnership for Rural India

Jan, 2024
CSR Partnerships, Rural Development

In rural India, communities grapple with climate change, erratic rainfall, and water scarcity. WOTR and HDFC Bank Parivartan’s 14-year partnership aims to tackle these challenges, impacting over 14,500 households across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha.

A Thirsty Land, a Silent Plea: Can CSR Quench Rural India’s Environmental Woes?

Jan, 2024
CSR Partnerships, Rural Development

Can Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) lead the way in addressing India’s rural environmental challenges, emphasizing the urgent need for a shift in focus towards environmental stewardship to ensure sustainable rural development?

Sun Pharma joins hands with WOTR to create over 5.2 billion litres of water harvesting capacity in rural Maharashtra

Nov, 2023
CSR Partnerships, News & Events, Rural Development

WOTR is excited to announce a pivotal partnership with Sun Pharma for a three-year programme which aims to address the challenges of water security and climate change in the Ahmednagar and Beed districts of Maharashtra

Standard Chartered Bank and WOTR Embark on Mission to Ensure Water Security in Drought- plagued Marathwada

Nov, 2023
CSR Partnerships, News & Events

Standard Chartered Bank and the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) have established a significant partnership to launch an initiative focused on ensuring water security for drinking, enhancing rural livelihoods, and promoting climate-resilient agriculture in the drought-prone regions of Marathwada, Maharashtra.

Towards a Sustainable Future: Celebrating the Successful Culmination of the ‘Climate Change Adaptation in Jafrabad’ Project

Oct, 2023
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilient Agriculture, CSR Partnerships, Rural Development

In a momentous celebration that brought together communities, stakeholders, and visionaries, the ‘Climate Change Adaptation in Jafrabad’ project, a collaborative initiative between HDFC Bank Parivartan and WOTR marked its successful

Redefining Rural Education: From Chalkboards to a Smart Class

Sep, 2023
CSR Partnerships, Education, People Stories, Rural Development

This story from Sara in Baikunthpur block of Koriya district in Chhattisgarh, showcases how the collective determination of numerous stakeholders brought to life the dream of having a top-notch school in the village.

9 Reasons Why Philanthropy for Rural Development in India cannot ignore the Indispensable Role of Feasibility Studies

Jul, 2023
CSR Partnerships, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

India, with its vast rural expanse, presents an intriguing case where feasibility studies in rural development projects could play a transformative role. With over 65% of its more than 1.4 billion people living in rural areas, the need for focused

A Lifetime of Love, Kindness, and Empowerment: Celebrating Rosi Gollmann’s 96th Birthday

Jun, 2023
CSR Partnerships, News & Events, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

In a world often overshadowed by hardship and suffering, there are extraordinary individuals who choose to dedicate their lives to making a difference. Today, on the occasion of Rosi Gollmann’s 96th birthday, we celebrate the

Maharashtra Embarks on Groundbreaking Climate Resilience Journey with WOTR

Feb, 2024
CSR Partnerships, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

WOTR and CRIDA sign Strategic MoU to Advance Dryland Agriculture

Feb, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, CSR Partnerships

Reviving the Roots: WOTR & HDFC Bank’s Partnership for Rural India

Jan, 2024
CSR Partnerships, Rural Development

A Thirsty Land, a Silent Plea: Can CSR Quench Rural India’s Environmental Woes?

Jan, 2024
CSR Partnerships, Rural Development

Sun Pharma joins hands with WOTR to create over 5.2 billion litres of water harvesting capacity in rural Maharashtra

Nov, 2023
CSR Partnerships, News & Events, Rural Development

Standard Chartered Bank and WOTR Embark on Mission to Ensure Water Security in Drought- plagued Marathwada

Nov, 2023
CSR Partnerships, News & Events

Towards a Sustainable Future: Celebrating the Successful Culmination of the ‘Climate Change Adaptation in Jafrabad’ Project

Oct, 2023
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilient Agriculture, CSR Partnerships, Rural Development

Redefining Rural Education: From Chalkboards to a Smart Class

Sep, 2023
CSR Partnerships, Education, People Stories, Rural Development

9 Reasons Why Philanthropy for Rural Development in India cannot ignore the Indispensable Role of Feasibility Studies

Jul, 2023
CSR Partnerships, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

A Lifetime of Love, Kindness, and Empowerment: Celebrating Rosi Gollmann’s 96th Birthday

Jun, 2023
CSR Partnerships, News & Events, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

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From a Government Job Aspirant to a Community Leader, Mahaveer Finds His Own Path

Sep, 2026
Capacity Building, Community Leadership

From aspiring government teacher to community leader, Mahaveer journey shows how community mobilisation, leadership and collective action can transform rural development in Rajasthan.

One Well, Five Farmers: Growing Beyond the Monsoon

Sep, 2026
Water Management, Water Security

Group irrigation wells reveal how shared water resources can strengthen livelihoods, support year-round farming, and prepare for climate uncertainty.

In Keshgawan, ten women built a business around what their farms already provide

Sep, 2026
Livelihood, Women Empowerment

It is a small enterprise, still finding its feet. But its beginnings are firmly local, shaped by what the women know, what the farmers need and what the village already has.

Bringing Brighter Evenings to Villages Without Streetlights

Sep, 2026
People Stories, Rural Development, Uncategorized

Bringing light, safety, and renewed community life to 20 villages in Kabirdham through 150 solar streetlights, empowering communities to reclaim their public spaces.

The Synergy of Survival: How EbA and Agroecology Drive Sustainable Agribusiness

Sep, 2026
Ecosystem-based Adaptation

How planning and implementation of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) and agroecology principles in arid or semi-arid regions can help address the growing impacts of climate change.

Women Entrepreneurs Leading Enterprises to Educate their Children

Sep, 2026
Livelihood, Women Empowerment

Two mothers in drought-hit Marathwada built a papad enterprise with WOTR and Standard Chartered Bank, paying school fees for their children.

WOTR at COP17: Notes from Ulaanbaatar

Sep, 2026
COP17, UNCCD

COP17 put a simple question to the world’s drought experts: can lost land be restored? WOTR’s watersheds may hold the answer.

Growing Resilience Through Mango Orchards in Chhattisgarh

Sep, 2026
Horticulture, Livelihood

Mango orchards are improving rural livelihoods in Chhattisgarh, creating resilient farms, diverse incomes, and long-term opportunities for farming communities.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Maharashtra Embarks on Groundbreaking Climate Resilience Journey with WOTR

WOTR and CRIDA sign Strategic MoU to Advance Dryland Agriculture

Reviving the Roots: WOTR & HDFC Bank’s Partnership for Rural India

A Thirsty Land, a Silent Plea: Can CSR Quench Rural India’s Environmental Woes?

Sun Pharma joins hands with WOTR to create over 5.2 billion litres of water harvesting capacity in rural Maharashtra

Standard Chartered Bank and WOTR Embark on Mission to Ensure Water Security in Drought- plagued Marathwada

Towards a Sustainable Future: Celebrating the Successful Culmination of the ‘Climate Change Adaptation in Jafrabad’ Project

Redefining Rural Education: From Chalkboards to a Smart Class

9 Reasons Why Philanthropy for Rural Development in India cannot ignore the Indispensable Role of Feasibility Studies

A Lifetime of Love, Kindness, and Empowerment: Celebrating Rosi Gollmann’s 96th Birthday

Maharashtra Embarks on Groundbreaking Climate Resilience Journey with WOTR

WOTR and CRIDA sign Strategic MoU to Advance Dryland Agriculture

Reviving the Roots: WOTR & HDFC Bank’s Partnership for Rural India

A Thirsty Land, a Silent Plea: Can CSR Quench Rural India’s Environmental Woes?

Sun Pharma joins hands with WOTR to create over 5.2 billion litres of water harvesting capacity in rural Maharashtra

Standard Chartered Bank and WOTR Embark on Mission to Ensure Water Security in Drought- plagued Marathwada

Towards a Sustainable Future: Celebrating the Successful Culmination of the ‘Climate Change Adaptation in Jafrabad’ Project

Redefining Rural Education: From Chalkboards to a Smart Class

9 Reasons Why Philanthropy for Rural Development in India cannot ignore the Indispensable Role of Feasibility Studies

A Lifetime of Love, Kindness, and Empowerment: Celebrating Rosi Gollmann’s 96th Birthday

By Categories

By Tags

From a Government Job Aspirant to a Community Leader, Mahaveer Finds His Own Path

One Well, Five Farmers: Growing Beyond the Monsoon

In Keshgawan, ten women built a business around what their farms already provide

Bringing Brighter Evenings to Villages Without Streetlights

The Synergy of Survival: How EbA and Agroecology Drive Sustainable Agribusiness

Women Entrepreneurs Leading Enterprises to Educate their Children

WOTR at COP17: Notes from Ulaanbaatar

Growing Resilience Through Mango Orchards in Chhattisgarh

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