The Watershed Organisation Trust finds significant alignment between the recommendations by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water’s report and our own Water Stewardship Initiative
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The Group Micro Irrigation (GMI) model promotes equitable groundwater access and encourages the adoption of efficient micro-irrigation systems among farmers.
Krushiputra FPC, established in 2019, improved water conservation and farming practices in Subhanpur village, increasing crop yields by 30-40%. The FPC promotes micro-irrigation and offers resources, leading to collective profits and sustainable growth.
Borgaon Budruk’s Village Development Committee (VDC) and Village Water Management Teams (VWMT) have successfully addressed water scarcity through community-driven water conservation efforts, significantly improving local conditions.
Shyam Motiram Jadhav and his wife, Vaishali Jadhav, have successfully increased their farm’s productivity and earnings by using a sprinkler system to grow brinjals, which require less water and yield higher profits compared to maize.
The village of Borgaon Math relied on one hand pump, leading to shortages and conflicts. Bhagirathi, a farmer, often traveled long distances for water, impacting daily life and her children’s education .WOTR’s efforts have provided reliable water access, improving living conditions and education.
In rural Maharashtra, communities have become water stewards with support from WOTR. Villages like Borgaon Math and Bori Khurd have adopted rainwater harvesting, micro-irrigation, and organic farming, boosting water availability and crop yields.
Diversion-Based Irrigation (DBI) merges ancient practices with modern technology, using gravity and slope to water crops without external energy. Understanding site conditions is crucial for successful DBI implementation, supporting sustainable agriculture.
Prakash, 62, struggled to keep up with the workload on his farm. A seed weeder provided by a project by Wells Fargo and WOTR helped ease his burden. His story is about a father’s love and sacrifice for his children’s future.
In Bhandar Kumta, Balaji Laxman Mule and his family have long faced water scarcity, limiting their farming to half the year. With the introduction of farm bunding, their well now retains water year-round, doubling their crop yields and income. The project with Wells Fargo in Bidar has brought profound change, turning their dream of water security into reality and enabling sustainable, year-round farming.
The Watershed Organisation Trust finds significant alignment between the recommendations by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water’s report and our own Water Stewardship Initiative
The Group Micro Irrigation (GMI) model promotes equitable groundwater access and encourages the adoption of efficient micro-irrigation systems among farmers.
Krushiputra FPC, established in 2019, improved water conservation and farming practices in Subhanpur village, increasing crop yields by 30-40%. The FPC promotes micro-irrigation and offers resources, leading to collective profits and sustainable growth.
Borgaon Budruk’s Village Development Committee (VDC) and Village Water Management Teams (VWMT) have successfully addressed water scarcity through community-driven water conservation efforts, significantly improving local conditions.
Shyam Motiram Jadhav and his wife, Vaishali Jadhav, have successfully increased their farm’s productivity and earnings by using a sprinkler system to grow brinjals, which require less water and yield higher profits compared to maize.
The village of Borgaon Math relied on one hand pump, leading to shortages and conflicts. Bhagirathi, a farmer, often traveled long distances for water, impacting daily life and her children’s education .WOTR’s efforts have provided reliable water access, improving living conditions and education.
In rural Maharashtra, communities have become water stewards with support from WOTR. Villages like Borgaon Math and Bori Khurd have adopted rainwater harvesting, micro-irrigation, and organic farming, boosting water availability and crop yields.
Diversion-Based Irrigation (DBI) merges ancient practices with modern technology, using gravity and slope to water crops without external energy. Understanding site conditions is crucial for successful DBI implementation, supporting sustainable agriculture.
Prakash, 62, struggled to keep up with the workload on his farm. A seed weeder provided by a project by Wells Fargo and WOTR helped ease his burden. His story is about a father’s love and sacrifice for his children’s future.
In Bhandar Kumta, Balaji Laxman Mule and his family have long faced water scarcity, limiting their farming to half the year. With the introduction of farm bunding, their well now retains water year-round, doubling their crop yields and income. The project with Wells Fargo in Bidar has brought profound change, turning their dream of water security into reality and enabling sustainable, year-round farming.
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