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Seeds Of Change: How Rayagada’s Tribal Communities Are Rebuilding Their Future

May, 2025
Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated Watershed Development

Since its initiation in 2021, this project has benefited 900 families in Bhimpur, predominantly from tribal communities.

Cashews in Odisha: A Deep Dive into Water Footprints, Economics, and Sustainability

Mar, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Rural Development, Water Management

This blog post delves into a comprehensive report, “A Comparative Study of the Water Footprint and Economics of Cashew Cultivation and its Alternatives in Odisha,” which explores the complexities of cashew farming in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

How Water Management is Transforming Livelihoods: A Story of Climate Resilience from Tribal Villages in Odisha, India

Mar, 2025
Case Stories, Sustainable Livelihoods, Water Management

In Odisha’s Gajapati and Rayagada districts, where water scarcity and erratic rainfall have long posed challenges, the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) implemented a transformative climate resilience project, supported by Andheri Hilfe.

These half-moon shaped bunds are contributing to increased cashew yields in Odisha

Feb, 2025
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Management

The crescent bund is one of the most effective in-situ soil and water moisture conservation methods used in cashew plantations

Odisha’s Geothermal Energy Potential: Tapping Into The Earth’s Heat

Oct, 2024
Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development

Odisha’s geothermal landscape holds immense potential, with untapped resources and exciting future prospects. Various initiatives are underway to explore and harness this energy, paving the way for sustainable development in the region.

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.

Harnessing Nature’s Power: Diversion-Based Irrigation for Sustainable Agriculture in South Odisha

Jul, 2024
Sustainable Development, Water Management

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.

Cracking the Code to Sustainable Development: The Odisha Cashew Story

Jun, 2024
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Rural Development

In Odisha’s Guma block, cashew plantations have become a transformative force for tribal communities, offering economic stability, reducing migration, and empowering women through sustainable agricultural practices. Managed in partnership with WOTR, these initiatives not only enhance local livelihoods but also promote biodiversity and soil health, marking a significant step towards sustainable development in the region.

Is Cashew Farming the Path to Economic Resilience for Odisha’s Tribes?

Jun, 2024
Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

Odisha’s tribal communities face economic and livelihood challenges due to persistent water shortages and limited opportunities. This blog explores how cashew cultivation, supported by various government initiatives and NGOs, is transforming these communities. Historical struggles over land rights and recent developments in cashew farming are highlighted, showcasing both the challenges and the potential for sustainable agricultural practices.

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A Moment of Pride: WOTR Wins CASCA 2025 for Water Conservation

May, 2025
News & Events

The Watershed Organisation Trust has received the Award of Excellence in Water Conservation at the CASCA 2025, organised by The CSR Universe.

Seeds Of Change: How Rayagada’s Tribal Communities Are Rebuilding Their Future

May, 2025
Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated Watershed Development

Since its initiation in 2021, this project has benefited 900 families in Bhimpur, predominantly from tribal communities.

The Fault Lines of Modern Development: Exploring how economies grow and what they leave behind

May, 2025
Climate Change, conservation, Sustainable Development

The idea that pollution increases early in development but later decreases as countries get richer and adopt cleaner technologies—as suggested by the Environmental Kuznets Curve—doesn’t hold in reality, where the damage is often lasting and hard to reverse.

Taking Research to the Roots: Addressing Land Surface Temperature Rise in Agriculture

Apr, 2025
Climate Change Adaptation, Research & Training

Land surface temperatures refer to the heat held by the ground, vegetation, and other surfaces of the Earth that absorb sunlight and exchange energy with the air above.

Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development

As Earth Day 2025 prompts global reflection on sustainability, biodiversity, and climate action, it is an opportunity to examine the intersections between environmental conservation and development in India.

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, heat waves, W-CReS

Cooling demands are increasing with extreme heat, but are we meeting our cooling needs responsibly? Uncover the complete story.

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

Apr, 2025
Renewable Energy, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

Watershed Organisation Trust along with its esteemed partners is implementing solar-powered solutions to ensure drinking water supply, irrigate farmlands and light the streets in rural areas of Chhattisgarh.

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Apr, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Twelve women in Ratadgaon, Maharashtra, started a Bio-Input Resource Centre, selling organic formulations to nearby farmers and reviving soil health.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Seeds Of Change: How Rayagada’s Tribal Communities Are Rebuilding Their Future

Cashews in Odisha: A Deep Dive into Water Footprints, Economics, and Sustainability

How Water Management is Transforming Livelihoods: A Story of Climate Resilience from Tribal Villages in Odisha, India

These half-moon shaped bunds are contributing to increased cashew yields in Odisha

Odisha’s Geothermal Energy Potential: Tapping Into The Earth’s Heat

How Rural Rayagada Channelled Its Strength Through Troubled Waters

Harnessing Nature’s Power: Diversion-Based Irrigation for Sustainable Agriculture in South Odisha

Cracking the Code to Sustainable Development: The Odisha Cashew Story

Is Cashew Farming the Path to Economic Resilience for Odisha’s Tribes?

By Categories

By Tags

A Moment of Pride: WOTR Wins CASCA 2025 for Water Conservation

Seeds Of Change: How Rayagada’s Tribal Communities Are Rebuilding Their Future

The Fault Lines of Modern Development: Exploring how economies grow and what they leave behind

Taking Research to the Roots: Addressing Land Surface Temperature Rise in Agriculture

Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

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