A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Hope Grows in the Fields: Restoring Harmony with Natural Farming in India

Feb, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Development

Beneath the scorching sun of India’s vast plains, a quiet revolution is stirring. Not one fueled by the roar of tractors, but by the whisper of wind through thriving plants, the hum of a revitalised ecosystem. This silent uprising, rooted in ancestral wisdom and ecological harmony, is Natural Farming.

India’s Water Conundrum: Shrinking Per Capita Availability and the Road Ahead

Feb, 2024
Land and Water Management, Water Management

As the world’s most populous nation now, India grapples with a complex water security challenge. While blessed with diverse water resources from snow-capped mountains to perennial rivers, the story of per capita water availability paints a concerning picture.

Transforming Farmer Lives through Business & Marketing Acumen

Feb, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, Sustainable Livelihoods

IndusInd Bank’s CSR initiative in Dharashiv district empowers small farmers through the establishment of the Jalpriya Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), demonstrating remarkable growth in turnover and innovative solutions to agricultural challenges, setting a precedent for sustainable rural development in the region.

Demystified by WOTR – Climate Change Adaptation: Building Resilience in a Changing World

Feb, 2024
Climate Change Adaptation, Demystified By WOTR

Adaptation to climate change is vital for resilience amidst rising sea levels and erratic weather patterns. Key strategies include protecting coastlines, ensuring food security, conserving water, investing in renewable energy, disaster preparedness, and protecting ecosystems.

A Vibrant Concerto: Why Protecting India’s Rural Biodiversity is Vital for a Resilient Future

Feb, 2024
Biodiversity, Rural Development

India’s rural biodiversity, vital for resilience against climate change, faces threats from habitat loss and climate variability. Preserving it through community-based conservation and sustainable livelihoods is essential for human survival and a balanced coexistence with nature.

Ghar ki Mukhyamantri

Feb, 2024
Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

This story is from the booklet ‘Seeding Entrepreneurs: Stories of Women Entrepreneurs from Karjat and Shrigonda Blocks in Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra,’ published as a part of the ‘Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment Opportunities, and Increased Incomes in Maharashtra’ programme of HSBC.

Demystified by WOTR – The Secret Sauce to India’s Water Woes: Watershed Development

Feb, 2024
Demystified By WOTR, Rural Development, Water Management

In rural India, water scarcity is a harsh reality impacting communities’ lives profoundly. Through watershed development, communities are empowered to heal the land holistically, from ridge to valley, ensuring water security, improved health, and livelihoods.

Nourishing a future for the family: Deva Bhil’s tryst with Multilayer Farming

Feb, 2024
Case Stories, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Livelihoods

Deva Bhil’s journey with multilayer farming, supported by WOTR and funded by NABARD’s Farm Sector Promotion Fund, transformed his land into a sustainable source of nutritious vegetables and fruits, addressing his family’s nutritional challenges and boosting their income.

Champion the Ecosystems-based Approach for Sustainable Ecosystems

Feb, 2024
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Research & Training

WOTR is organising a pivotal three-day training event on EbA for Sustainable Ecosystems, set to take place from the 27th to the 29th of February 2024 at the Darewadi Learning Centre in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

Seeds of Change: POCRA and WOTR Forge New Pathways for Climate-Resilient Farming in Maharashtra

Feb, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, CSR Partnerships

The Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture (PoCRA) and WOTR have partnered for an MoU to offer digital advisory services promoting climate-resilient agriculture in Maharashtra.

Hope Grows in the Fields: Restoring Harmony with Natural Farming in India

Feb, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Development

India’s Water Conundrum: Shrinking Per Capita Availability and the Road Ahead

Feb, 2024
Land and Water Management, Water Management

Transforming Farmer Lives through Business & Marketing Acumen

Feb, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, Sustainable Livelihoods

Demystified by WOTR – Climate Change Adaptation: Building Resilience in a Changing World

Feb, 2024
Climate Change Adaptation, Demystified By WOTR

A Vibrant Concerto: Why Protecting India’s Rural Biodiversity is Vital for a Resilient Future

Feb, 2024
Biodiversity, Rural Development

Ghar ki Mukhyamantri

Feb, 2024
Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

Demystified by WOTR – The Secret Sauce to India’s Water Woes: Watershed Development

Feb, 2024
Demystified By WOTR, Rural Development, Water Management

Nourishing a future for the family: Deva Bhil’s tryst with Multilayer Farming

Feb, 2024
Case Stories, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Livelihoods

Champion the Ecosystems-based Approach for Sustainable Ecosystems

Feb, 2024
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Research & Training

Seeds of Change: POCRA and WOTR Forge New Pathways for Climate-Resilient Farming in Maharashtra

Feb, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, CSR Partnerships

The Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture (PoCRA) and WOTR have partnered for an MoU to offer digital advisory services promoting climate-resilient agriculture in Maharashtra.

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Beyond Food and Water: The Surprising Power of Provisioning Ecosystem Services

Sep, 2024
Biodiversity, Climate Change

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.

How Rural Rayagada Channelled Its Strength Through Troubled Waters

Sep, 2024
Case Stories, Climate Change Adaptation, Rural Development

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.

WOTR & Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Partner for a Climate-Resilient Future

Sep, 2024
Climate Change Adaptation, News & Events

WOTR Centre for Resilience Studies (W-CReS) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) partner to combine advanced climate science research with community-focused initiatives.

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.

A Gold and a Silver: WOTR’s Projects Honoured with CSR Times Awards for Water Conservation

Sep, 2024
News & Events

Two projects spearheaded by the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) have been honoured with the CSR Times Awards 2024 in the Water Conservation and Management category.

This Village Was Terrified Of Immunisation, Until Saroj Didi Took Charge

Aug, 2024
Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, Rural Development, Women Empowerment

In the remote village of Kolhua, Saroj Singh, a Mahila Pravartak, is transforming healthcare by promoting immunisation and improving nutrition, overcoming challenges and gaining the community’s trust.

These Daily Wage Labourers In Chhattisgarh Are Discovering Entrepreneurship & How!

Aug, 2024
Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

Suraj Lal turned his carpentry passion into a business, crafting furniture for his village with WOTR and AHB’s support. Similarly, Bir Singh and his team in Dungripara built a successful construction enterprise, creating a path to self-sufficiency.

A hot summer for Indian chilies

Aug, 2024
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilient Agriculture

Decoding the effect of heat waves and temperature extremes on Indian chilli farmers in 2024

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Hope Grows in the Fields: Restoring Harmony with Natural Farming in India

India’s Water Conundrum: Shrinking Per Capita Availability and the Road Ahead

Transforming Farmer Lives through Business & Marketing Acumen

Demystified by WOTR – Climate Change Adaptation: Building Resilience in a Changing World

A Vibrant Concerto: Why Protecting India’s Rural Biodiversity is Vital for a Resilient Future

Ghar ki Mukhyamantri

Demystified by WOTR – The Secret Sauce to India’s Water Woes: Watershed Development

Nourishing a future for the family: Deva Bhil’s tryst with Multilayer Farming

Champion the Ecosystems-based Approach for Sustainable Ecosystems

Seeds of Change: POCRA and WOTR Forge New Pathways for Climate-Resilient Farming in Maharashtra

Hope Grows in the Fields: Restoring Harmony with Natural Farming in India

India’s Water Conundrum: Shrinking Per Capita Availability and the Road Ahead

Transforming Farmer Lives through Business & Marketing Acumen

Demystified by WOTR – Climate Change Adaptation: Building Resilience in a Changing World

A Vibrant Concerto: Why Protecting India’s Rural Biodiversity is Vital for a Resilient Future

Ghar ki Mukhyamantri

Demystified by WOTR – The Secret Sauce to India’s Water Woes: Watershed Development

Nourishing a future for the family: Deva Bhil’s tryst with Multilayer Farming

Champion the Ecosystems-based Approach for Sustainable Ecosystems

Seeds of Change: POCRA and WOTR Forge New Pathways for Climate-Resilient Farming in Maharashtra

By Categories

By Tags

Beyond Food and Water: The Surprising Power of Provisioning Ecosystem Services

How Rural Rayagada Channelled Its Strength Through Troubled Waters

WOTR & Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Partner for a Climate-Resilient Future

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

A Gold and a Silver: WOTR’s Projects Honoured with CSR Times Awards for Water Conservation

This Village Was Terrified Of Immunisation, Until Saroj Didi Took Charge

These Daily Wage Labourers In Chhattisgarh Are Discovering Entrepreneurship & How!

A hot summer for Indian chilies

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