A reflection on WOTR’s 32-year journey translating grassroot watershed and climate resilience practice & research into state and national policies.
A Better Tomorrow
Stories, Practices, and Solutions
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.
Making every drop count in Maharashtra’s rainshadow.
The Watershed Organisation Trust has received the Award of Excellence in Water Conservation at the CASCA 2025, organised by The CSR Universe.
Twelve women in Ratadgaon, Maharashtra, started a Bio-Input Resource Centre, selling organic formulations to nearby farmers and reviving soil health.
By combining scientific watershed management with local knowledge, WOTR introduced practical solutions to enhance water availability and livelihoods.
Integrated Watershed Development (IWD) is a holistic approach to managing land and water resources. It is the process of managing human activities and natural resources on a watershed basis.
Indigenous communities possess traditional knowledge vital for conserving natural resources and addressing the climate crisis.
This case study highlights the journey of Eta Bai Rathod from Kangti Mandal, in Sangareddy district, exemplifying how targeted interventions can improve livelihoods through sustainable agricultural practices. Eta Bai’s story illustrates the convergence of water management, crop diversification, and institutional support—strategies critical for addressing India’s agrarian challenges.
Empowering rural women is key to gender equality and sustainable development. Learn strategies to drive change in rural communities.
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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.
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.