A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

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?

Rural Revival in Telangana: Axis Bank Foundation launches The Sustainable Livelihood Programme in Narayanpet with WOTR

Dec, 2023
News & Events, Rural Development

Axis Bank Foundation and WOTR have successfully launched The Sustainable Livelihood Programme in 25 villages of the Maddur & Damargidda Mandals of Narayanpet district in Telangana

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

A new net for the catch

Oct, 2023
People Stories, Rural Development, 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.

Empowering Resilience: Navigating Through India’s Diverse Disaster Landscape

Oct, 2023
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Rural Development

Every October 13th marks a pivotal moment of unity across the globe: The United Nations International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction. WOTR remains committed to transforming rural lives through sustainable water and climate-resilient practices, using EbA

Closing the Gap: Bridging Healthcare Disparities for Livestock Management in Rural India

Oct, 2023
Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, Livestock Management, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

In this context, the ‘Pashu Sakhis’ programme trains local women to become Community Animal Care Service Providers (CASP). These Pashu Sakhis offer essential livestock care and guidance, empowering rural women and improving animal health.

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.

Community-Led Sustainable Management: The Digital Age

Sep, 2023
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Water Management

If you’re able to fill your bottle with clean drinking water at any given time of the day, clearly you are not amongst the 163 million Indians with no access to this privilege. India is one of the most water-stressed countries in the world

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

Rural Revival in Telangana: Axis Bank Foundation launches The Sustainable Livelihood Programme in Narayanpet with WOTR

Dec, 2023
News & Events, Rural Development

Axis Bank Foundation and WOTR have successfully launched The Sustainable Livelihood Programme in 25 villages of the Maddur & Damargidda Mandals of Narayanpet district in Telangana

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

A new net for the catch

Oct, 2023
People Stories, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

Empowering Resilience: Navigating Through India’s Diverse Disaster Landscape

Oct, 2023
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Rural Development

Closing the Gap: Bridging Healthcare Disparities for Livestock Management in Rural India

Oct, 2023
Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, Livestock Management, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

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

Community-Led Sustainable Management: The Digital Age

Sep, 2023
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Water Management

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The Law Said She Had Rights. It Took 15 Years to Claim Them.

Apr, 2026
Women Empowerment, Women's Rights

Sindhu’s 15-year journey reveals how widow property rights remain unclaimed without awareness, community support, and institutional guidance in rural India.

Capacity Building as a Bridge to Sustainable Rural Futures

Apr, 2026
Capacity Building, Community-Led Developmnet

Capacity Building as a cornerstone of rural development strengthens leadership, resilience, sustainability, and community-driven solutions through inclusive training initiatives.

Development Practice Must Start with How Communities Already Think

Apr, 2026
Community-Led Developmnet, Participatory Approach

Participatory systems thinking empowers community-led development by integrating local knowledge, strengthening resilience, sustainability, and enabling adaptive, inclusive, long-term rural solutions.

Economic Growth vs Biodiversity : Why the Global South Faces the Toughest Trade-offs

Apr, 2026
Biodiversity, Sustainable Development

Economic growth has surged globally, but it continues to overlook the true value of biodiversity, placing disproportionate risks on the Global South.

Sun, Water and Agriculture : How Solar Energy is Changing the Landscape in Rural Chattisgarh

Apr, 2026
Renewable Energy, Rural Development

In Chhattisgarh, solar solutions bring water, irrigation, and light to villages, boosting livelihoods and building resilient, self-reliant communities.

Water-Wise Farming : How Crescent Bunds Are Transforming Cashew Cultivation in Odisha

Apr, 2026
Climate Change Adaptation, Land and Water Management

In Rayagada district, crescent bunds help cashew trees retain water on hilly slopes, improving yields. A simple solution strengthening tribal livelihoods and climate resilience.

Rajasthan’s Rural Revival : How Simple Structures like Pokhars and Pagaras Brought Life Back to the Land

Apr, 2026
Climate Change Adaptation, Rural Development, Water Consevration

In Karauli district, revived pokhars and pagaras are conserving rainwater and restoring agriculture. These community-led efforts are reducing dependence on hazardous mining while improving livelihoods and health.

From Reuse to Regeneration: The Journey of Rural Odisha’s Circular Economy

Apr, 2026
Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Circular economy keeps resources in use for as long as possible, extracts maximum value from them, and then recovers and regenerates products at the end of service life.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

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?

Rural Revival in Telangana: Axis Bank Foundation launches The Sustainable Livelihood Programme in Narayanpet with WOTR

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

A new net for the catch

Empowering Resilience: Navigating Through India’s Diverse Disaster Landscape

Closing the Gap: Bridging Healthcare Disparities for Livestock Management in Rural India

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

Community-Led Sustainable Management: The Digital Age

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?

Rural Revival in Telangana: Axis Bank Foundation launches The Sustainable Livelihood Programme in Narayanpet with WOTR

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

A new net for the catch

Empowering Resilience: Navigating Through India’s Diverse Disaster Landscape

Closing the Gap: Bridging Healthcare Disparities for Livestock Management in Rural India

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

Community-Led Sustainable Management: The Digital Age

By Categories

By Tags

The Law Said She Had Rights. It Took 15 Years to Claim Them.

Capacity Building as a Bridge to Sustainable Rural Futures

Development Practice Must Start with How Communities Already Think

Economic Growth vs Biodiversity : Why the Global South Faces the Toughest Trade-offs

Sun, Water and Agriculture : How Solar Energy is Changing the Landscape in Rural Chattisgarh

Water-Wise Farming : How Crescent Bunds Are Transforming Cashew Cultivation in Odisha

Rajasthan’s Rural Revival : How Simple Structures like Pokhars and Pagaras Brought Life Back to the Land

From Reuse to Regeneration: The Journey of Rural Odisha’s Circular Economy

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