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.
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The vital contributions of women farmers in India’s agricultural sector remain largely unseen because of various societal and structural barriers, even though they are the backbone of many rural communities.
Community support and dedicated intervention can effectively combat malnutrition, as highlighted by the inspiring stories of girl children
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
Odisha’s geothermal landscape holds immense potential, with untapped resources and exciting future prospects. Various initiatives are underway to explore and harness this energy, paving the way for sustainable development in the region.
The Shri Bhagwant Mahila Farmer Producer Company Ltd in Solapur, supported by WOTR, NABARD, and Walmart Foundation, has empowered 1,500 women farmers across 19 villages, achieving a turnover of Rs 93,54,818 since 2022.
A case study of flood impact using SAR data from Mantha in Jalna district, Maharashtra
India’s agricultural sector faces challenges from conventional practices, but adopting natural farming can enhance soil quality, promote biodiversity, and improve food security while benefiting farmers economically.
Provisioning Ecosystem Services (PES) encompass essential natural resources directly supporting human livelihoods and well-being. They play a crucial role in climate change adaptation and contribute to achieving various SDGs.
Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 lockdown, Rayagada district in Odisha harnessed community strength to drive change. Through initiatives like sustainable agriculture, alternative livelihoods, and the construction of watershed structures, villagers collaborated to improve water management, boost incomes, and enhance resilience against climate and economic hardships.
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.
The vital contributions of women farmers in India’s agricultural sector remain largely unseen because of various societal and structural barriers, even though they are the backbone of many rural communities.
Community support and dedicated intervention can effectively combat malnutrition, as highlighted by the inspiring stories of girl children
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
Odisha’s geothermal landscape holds immense potential, with untapped resources and exciting future prospects. Various initiatives are underway to explore and harness this energy, paving the way for sustainable development in the region.
The Shri Bhagwant Mahila Farmer Producer Company Ltd in Solapur, supported by WOTR, NABARD, and Walmart Foundation, has empowered 1,500 women farmers across 19 villages, achieving a turnover of Rs 93,54,818 since 2022.
A case study of flood impact using SAR data from Mantha in Jalna district, Maharashtra
India’s agricultural sector faces challenges from conventional practices, but adopting natural farming can enhance soil quality, promote biodiversity, and improve food security while benefiting farmers economically.
Provisioning Ecosystem Services (PES) encompass essential natural resources directly supporting human livelihoods and well-being. They play a crucial role in climate change adaptation and contribute to achieving various SDGs.
Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 lockdown, Rayagada district in Odisha harnessed community strength to drive change. Through initiatives like sustainable agriculture, alternative livelihoods, and the construction of watershed structures, villagers collaborated to improve water management, boost incomes, and enhance resilience against climate and economic hardships.
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In a recent conversation with us, Garima Dutt of YES Foundation shared how WOTR’s research-led, community-driven approach creates lasting impact.
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.
Since 2019, WOTR and the Rotary Club of Poona have helped Dhamanvan and Shirpunje in Akole, Maharashtra, build resilience through community-driven initiatives.
At its heart, CSA is about transforming agricultural systems to respond effectively to climate variability and change.
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.
The Drinking Water Project brought safe drinking water closer to home to 305 households in Chhattisgarh’s Koriya district.
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.
By combining scientific watershed management with local knowledge, WOTR introduced practical solutions to enhance water availability and livelihoods.