A water storage capacity of 2.5 million litres was created, bringing 64.25 acres of barren land back under cultivation while reducing soil erosion and improving groundwater recharge.
A Better Tomorrow
Stories, Practices, and Solutions
The Kadasi Revenue village in Odisha, which gets water from five springs, provided a closer look at the interplay between nature, community, and water resources to W-CReS researcher Navnath Ghodake during his field visit.
32-year-old Menej Raito of Kumbhijal village in Odisha’s Rayagada district earn an income in his own village and does not need to migrate anymore.
WOTR began mobilising farmers across Gajapati, Rayagada, and Ganjam in 2021, helping them form six Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs).
When unsafe drinking water became a daily health risk, a clean borewell in an Odisha village brought relief, dignity, and a return to healthier lives.
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.
To deepen our collective understanding of the issues, the opportunities, and the inspiring models that are shaping resilient rural communities, we have curated a set of must-read case story booklets by WOTR.
It’s unusual that science, soil, and stories come together in a single space but something quietly transformative happened during W-CReS’s recent CDVI workshop in Odisha
With support from Bread for the World, WOTR is helping the community in Odisha chart its own path to development.
The pulveriser provides a reliable source of income, and with better access to water, Babulal’s farmland holds new possibilities.
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WOTR’s Annual Report 2024-25, Roots & Resilience, highlights rural resilience through science, technology, and tradition.
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When we mix weather,climate and climate change terms together, it can lead to confusion about what actually caused an event, who is responsible, and what actions are most effective