Despite its humble beginnings, WOTR has carved out its identity as one of the most trusted Indian non-profits in Integrated Watershed Development, Water Resources Management, environment conservation and climate change adaptation.
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India is mostly a rural country. According to the 2011 Census, 68.8% of the population and 72.4% of the work force live in rural areas (Chand et al., 2017). 46% of the country’s income comes from the rural economy (Economic Times, 2021). 46% of the country’s income
India is the second largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruit, and cotton and the largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute in the world. As an agrarian country, 70% of India’s rural population depends on agriculture as their
Enough has been said about the looming water crisis that is getting worse with each passing day. Despite all the warnings, the efforts for water conservation and management have been abysmally sluggish. The situation is even more
The repercussions of climate change are becoming increasingly real and frightening with each passing day. While global warming has had a significant impact on modern agriculture, interestingly, the sector is also one of the contributors to climate
Land resources are vital in supporting physical, social, and economic infrastructure and activities. Functions such as agriculture, watershed management, forestation, mining, transport, and development
We only have one earth – only one place in the whole wide world that we can call home. An earth to live, laugh, grow, and breathe in. The slogan, ‘Only One Earth’, at the 1972 Stockholm conference rings true even today, fifty years later. Yet, like
Well-functioning ecosystems form the bedrock of planetary health and human survival. With increased degradation of habitats and waning ecosystem functions, the threat of ecosystem collapse is more real than ever. Research shows a
Just like art and music, nature is the common thread that frees us from all physical and social boundaries, connecting us to the larger aspects of life. The vastness of forests and deserts, the depth of oceans, and the dynamism of biological diversity
Despite its humble beginnings, WOTR has carved out its identity as one of the most trusted Indian non-profits in Integrated Watershed Development, Water Resources Management, environment conservation and climate change adaptation.
India is mostly a rural country. According to the 2011 Census, 68.8% of the population and 72.4% of the work force live in rural areas (Chand et al., 2017). 46% of the country’s income comes from the rural economy (Economic Times, 2021). 46% of the country’s income
India is the second largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruit, and cotton and the largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute in the world. As an agrarian country, 70% of India’s rural population depends on agriculture as their
Enough has been said about the looming water crisis that is getting worse with each passing day. Despite all the warnings, the efforts for water conservation and management have been abysmally sluggish. The situation is even more
The repercussions of climate change are becoming increasingly real and frightening with each passing day. While global warming has had a significant impact on modern agriculture, interestingly, the sector is also one of the contributors to climate
Land resources are vital in supporting physical, social, and economic infrastructure and activities. Functions such as agriculture, watershed management, forestation, mining, transport, and development
We only have one earth – only one place in the whole wide world that we can call home. An earth to live, laugh, grow, and breathe in. The slogan, ‘Only One Earth’, at the 1972 Stockholm conference rings true even today, fifty years later. Yet, like
Well-functioning ecosystems form the bedrock of planetary health and human survival. With increased degradation of habitats and waning ecosystem functions, the threat of ecosystem collapse is more real than ever. Research shows a
Just like art and music, nature is the common thread that frees us from all physical and social boundaries, connecting us to the larger aspects of life. The vastness of forests and deserts, the depth of oceans, and the dynamism of biological diversity
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