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
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.
A socio-technical watershed approach helped communities restore ecosystems, strengthen institutions and secure livelihoods, creating resilience that has endured for generations.
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.
October Heat refers to the rise in temperature that occurs during the post-monsoon and pre-winter season. In recent years, however, October has increasingly felt like an extension of summer rather than an early indication of winter.
The story of how collective action turned Nagdarwadi from a village in distress into a model for watershed development, inspiring the Marathi film Paani.
Urbanization and water scarcity are escalating challenges, but often overlooked, urban wetlands, offer crucial solutions. These vibrant ecosystems, found within or near cities, provide vital environmental benefits.
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.
India faced severe heatwaves in 2024, with record-breaking temperatures and prolonged heat spells from April to May. Contributing factors included El Niño conditions, lack of pre-monsoon rains, and persistent anticyclones. Rising greenhouse gas emissions and climate change further intensified the heatwave’s severity, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions.
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.
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WOTR’s Annual Report 2024-25, Roots & Resilience, highlights rural resilience through science, technology, and tradition.
Across India, disasters are no longer singular events but a polycrisis—where climate extremes, ecological degradation, water stress, and livelihood insecurity interact and amplify one another
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