WOTR has helped build lasting water conservation structures, strengthened local governance, and empowered communities in 70 villages to manage their natural resources more sustainably.
A Better Tomorrow
Stories, Practices, and Solutions
It is not an easy job, and often comes with unique challenges, but the women have earned the faith of their community through their effort and dedication.
Massa Village, in Maharashtra’s drought-prone region, embraces ecosystem restoration and adaptation—unlocking 79 million litres of water and a renewed sense of hope.
As climate change tightens its grip, the resilient communities in Chhattisgarh need your support more than ever
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.
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.
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.
With WOTR’s support, Ravi Singh Marabi and Man Singh levelled their land, transforming their farming practices and boosting productivity.
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.
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Community-led solar irrigation in Padardi Village boosting crop yields, enhancing household incomes, empowering women, and driving climate-resilient, sustainable rural development in Rajasthan.
A reflection on WOTR’s 32-year journey translating grassroot watershed and climate resilience practice & research into state and national policies.
Monocropping’s long-term impacts on soil, pests, and farmer incomes are explored through insights from Nitin Kumbhar, highlighting sustainable alternatives, diversification strategies, and pathways to climate-resilient agriculture in India.
A family in Odisha rebuilds their lives after a tragic accident, using community support to start a small shop that restores their livelihood, dignity, and hope.
A glimpse into the cultural practices and land-based traditions of tribal communities in WOTR’s project regions.
Drawing from work with smallholder farmers—from Kumbharwadi in Maharashtra to Madaul in Odisha—WOTR has contributed key experiences, insights, and evidence to the Stories of Resilience 2025, a publication launched by the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil.
How can smallholders farm fish while safeguarding their local ecosystems? One promising answer lies in farm ponds.
Read how a school, and ultimately an entire village in Maharashtra, was transformed with clean toilets