A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

A Father’s Toil

Jun, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Water Management

Prakash, 62, struggled to keep up with the workload on his farm. A seed weeder provided by a project by Wells Fargo and WOTR helped ease his burden. His story is about a father’s love and sacrifice for his children’s future.

Bunds Binding Hope

Jun, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Water Management

In Bhandar Kumta, Balaji Laxman Mule and his family have long faced water scarcity, limiting their farming to half the year. With the introduction of farm bunding, their well now retains water year-round, doubling their crop yields and income. The project with Wells Fargo in Bidar has brought profound change, turning their dream of water security into reality and enabling sustainable, year-round farming.

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.

A Family’s Unbreakable Spirit

Jun, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Livelihoods

For Balaji Ajunshonde, farming is a way of life passed down through generations. After a devastating fire destroyed their harvest, assistance from Wells Fargo and WOTR brought renewed hope, boosting their income by 20% and transforming their resilience into a powerful story of recovery.

Million Litres of Hope

Jun, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Water Management

Furkhan and Shahinbee Patel struggled with farming due to severe water scarcity on their 11-acre farm in Hokrana village of Karnataka. In 2022-23, a restoration project by Wells Fargo and WOTR created a water harvesting potential of 22 million liters, significantly improving their irrigation and doubling their harvests.

“You’ll Only Sink Money”

Jun, 2024
Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

Despite initial skepticism from men in their village, three women from Yellammathada started a successful paper plate-making business. Through a training program by HSBC, they launched their venture with a loan and received equipment and training. The business has allowed them to repay their loan, earn profits, and gain financial independence.

Handcrafting a Future for Lambadi Women

Jun, 2024
Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

Lambadi women in Telangana have revitalised the traditional craft of Maggam embroidery, enabling them to earn a stable income from home. This change, initiated by a training program from WOTR, has allowed them to avoid migration for labor work and support their families better. Women now earn Rs 5,000-10,000 through their embroidery, which also preserves their cultural heritage.

From Water Scarcity to Profitability

May, 2024
Land and Water Management, Sustainable Livelihoods

Three years ago, Maheshwaram Panduranga and his wife Manga faced a severe water crisis on their 3-acre farm in Loyapally, Telangana. With help from WOTR and HSBC, they constructed a farm pond, significantly improving water levels. They then ventured into fish farming, earning substantial profits and transforming their financial situation. The couple now enjoys a better lifestyle and serves as an inspiration for others in their village.

From Borrower to Benefactor

May, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Land and Water Management

Godugu Krishna, a farmer in Telangana, transformed his 2.5-acre farm from debt-ridden to profitable through innovative water management and organic farming, supported by WOTR and HSBC. Initially reliant on rain-fed farming and struggling with high costs, Krishna adopted drip irrigation and diversified crops. This shift increased his yields and profits, allowing him to repay debts, expand into dairy production, and achieve financial stability. His success has turned skepticism into respect within his community.

From Wasteland to Farmland

May, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Land and Water Management

When Kumpally Paapi Reddy and his wife K Venkata Laxmi started farming on rocky wasteland in Gaddamallaiahguda, Telangana, they were met with skepticism. Despite the challenges, they transformed the land through sheer determination and innovative practices. Partnering with WOTR and HSBC in 2020, they implemented water management strategies and shifted to organic farming.

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Learn- Unlearn-Relearn – Pathway to Sustainability

May, 2025
Biodiversity, Sustainable Development

On International Day for Biological Diversity 2025, discover how the Learn-Unlearn-Relearn framework is a powerful pathway to achieve sustainable development.

From Drought to Resilience: Massa Village’s 79 Million Litre Transformation

May, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Integrated Watershed Development

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.

Explore the Biological Diversity of the Western Ghats

May, 2025
Biodiversity, conservation, Ecology

This International Day for Biological Diversity, let’s view some species inhabiting one of the globally identified biodiversity hotspots: the Western Ghats

Heat, crops and food security: Climate-resilient crops mark the way forward

May, 2025
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilient Agriculture

As the heat in India increases, the rising temperature is also affecting the food security of the country. India is focusing on climate-resilient agriculture by developing climate-resilient crop varieties, designed to cope with unpredictable weather and boost farm productivity.

Beyond the Icons: Lesser-Known Species on India’s Threatened List

May, 2025
Biodiversity, Ecology, Endangered Species, W-CReS

On the occasion of Endangered Species Day – this blog seeks to spotlight the lesser-known species from India on the IUCN Red List facing silent extinction.

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.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

A Father’s Toil

Bunds Binding Hope

Cracking the Code to Sustainable Development: The Odisha Cashew Story

A Family’s Unbreakable Spirit

Million Litres of Hope

“You’ll Only Sink Money”

Handcrafting a Future for Lambadi Women

From Water Scarcity to Profitability

From Borrower to Benefactor

From Wasteland to Farmland

By Categories

By Tags

Learn- Unlearn-Relearn – Pathway to Sustainability

From Drought to Resilience: Massa Village’s 79 Million Litre Transformation

Explore the Biological Diversity of the Western Ghats

Heat, crops and food security: Climate-resilient crops mark the way forward

Beyond the Icons: Lesser-Known Species on India’s Threatened List

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

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