WOTR’s publications on applied research include research reports, policy briefs, information briefs, working papers, position papers, etc. on issues related to watershed development, climate change, water, agriculture, livelihoods, health and nutrition, gender, and alternate energy. Many papers are published in peer-reviewed journals. Our research outputs showcase our engagement with diverse stakeholders, offering insights and best practices derived from implementation on the ground. The underlying aspect of our research output is ‘research-into-use’, where we strive to undertake research studies that help support vulnerable communities.
Making the Invisible, Visible
Continuing our efforts in demystifying the technology and knowledge for empowerment of the local community, WOTR presents the tool “Making the Invisible, Visible: A Manual for Preparing the CoDriVE- Visual…
From ME to WE….. From MINE to OURS!
When the water situation in rural communities becomes dire because of high temperatures, inconsistent rainfall, and water wastage, who should step up to address it? This beautifully illustrated story of…
A Step Towards Quenching Rural India’s Thirst
Groundwater is the backbone of India’s agriculture and drinking water security today. India is the largest groundwater user in the world. Groundwater supports 84% of the country’s net irrigated area,…
People’s Biodiversity Register A How-To manual
Biodiversity is our heritage that will protect us. Hence, it is important to protect our biodiversity. With the the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the goal of establishing people’s rights over…
GIS Based Soil Fertility Status of Selected Villages in Maharashtra
This publication has the detailed information about soil health indicators, importance of soil health cards and categorization of soil based on nutrient availability. It also includes spatial maps of various…
Improving Animal Health Services: Understanding morbidity and mortality losses due to diseases in livestock
The study is being implemented on estimating the economic losses incurred by farmers due to animal mortality and morbidity. Although several disease-specific economic loss studies have been done, understanding the…
You Gave ME a Chance
‘You Gave ME a Chance’, is the voice of thousands of lives that have been transformed through the support of the Becker/Cordes Stiftung and the Rotary Clubs of Hagen-Lenne and…
Building Resilience to Climate Variability in Maharashtra
Farmers are already experiencing climate variability – the precursor and manifestation of a profound long term shift underway in climate dynamics and they are largely unprepared for it.This unpredictability and…
Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in Watershed Development:
Watershed development is one of the largest developmental interventions in the country in terms of resources, geographical spread and agencies involved. The major objective of almost all watershed development programmes…