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Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories

Menstruation is a natural process that marks the transition from adolescence to womanhood, and it plays a vital role in women’s reproductive health. Did you know that on average, women spend about five years of their lives menstruating? Taking care of

Bamboo Resilience: Strengthening Maharashtra’s Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods through Native Plants

May, 2023
Biodiversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Rural Development

Native plant species, those which naturally inhabit a certain region, state, ecosystem, or habitat without human intervention, have historically been integral to human livelihoods. For many, these plants are not merely part of the landscape but woven into their

Nourishing the Planet: Pollinators as Natural Allies for Food Security

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Sustainable Development

May 20th, marks the celebration of World Bee Day. This day pays tribute to Anton Janša, a key figure in modern beekeeping and a trailblazer in the world of apiculture. The aim of World Bee Day is to emphasize the essential role pollinators like bees

Bamboo: Harnessing Green Gold as a Nature-based Solution for a Sustainable Future and Improved Livelihoods

Bamboo, a remarkably versatile and swiftly growing member of the grass family, Poaceae, falls within the Bambusoideae subfamily. Distinguished by its woody culms, robust rhizomes, rare flowering, and intricate branching patterns, this unique plant

El Niño and La Niña: Unraveling the Ocean-Climate Connection and Its Impact on Rural India

May, 2023
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Water Management

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a normal monsoon for 2023, estimating rainfall at 96% of the long-term average. Despite this, the IMD also cautions that El Niño conditions are likely to emerge during the monsoon season. In

The Mandap Vidhi Innovation: Transforming Rural India’s Kitchen Gardens

Nestled in the backyards of homes, kitchen gardens—often known as backyard gardens—serve as intimate, small-scale havens for growing an enchanting array of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and occasionally even flowers. With a focus on

Investing in Our Planet: Strengthening Earth’s Resilience

Apr, 2023
Climate Change Adaptation

Celebrated annually on April 22nd, Earth Day is a global event that highlights the importance of environmental protection and sustainability. This year’s theme, ‘Invest in our planet’ emphasises the need for investment in our planet, which is critical to

Rainwater Harvesting’s role in Improving Crop Yields and Ensuring Food Security in India: A Focus on WOTR’s Work

India, predominantly an agricultural nation, is currently facing a significant challenge in ensuring food security for its ever-growing population. With agriculture accounting for about 70% of the country’s water consumption, efficient water

Sustainability of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) – Do we need to think differently?

The Indian Government has already established an ambitious target of registering 10,000 FPOs, bringing together more than 1 million farmers as members. These FPOs serve as a critical catalyst in not only doubling farmers’ income from agriculture

Using Research to Empower Communities: The Research into Use (RiU) Approach

Apr, 2023
Field Notes, Research & Training

In the context of action research, the Research into Use (RiU) approach plays an important role in engaging and involving the communities in the research process and communicating research findings for enabling their decision making or

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Building Resilience in South Odisha: How Farmer Producer Companies Are Transforming Tribal Livelihoods

Dec, 2025
Farmer Producer Organisations, Rural Development

WOTR began mobilising farmers across Gajapati, Rayagada, and Ganjam in 2021, helping them form six Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs).

India’s Missing Farm Roads

Dec, 2025
Infrastructure, Rural Connectivity

Exploring India’s farm roads, revealing how poor rural connectivity undermines productivity, mechanisation, incomes, and migration decisions nationwide.

Looking Back at 2025

Dec, 2025
About, WOTR

Reflecting on 2025, this blog captures how communities and WOTR strengthened water security, livelihoods, ecosystems, and climate resilience together.

The Great Green Disconnect: Why Acing the Test Isn’t Saving the Planet

Dec, 2025
Climate Change, Ecosystem

Environmental awareness has never been higher, yet climate-damaging behaviour continues unchecked. This blog examines the growing green disconnect.

Toiling Alone No More

Dec, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Rural Development

A woman farmer in Odisha rebuilds her livelihood through climate-resilient agriculture, soil health improvement, and collective market access support.

Unpredictable Rains, Uncertain Decisions: Farming Through Monsoon 2025

Dec, 2025
Climate Change, W-CReS

To understand how Monsoon 2025 affected farmers, we surveyed 545 farmers across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in September.

WOTR Must Watch: Stories from the Field

Dec, 2025
Climate Change, Ecosystem

View a curated selection of five WOTR films that we believe are a must watch for anyone interested in community-led development, water security, women’s empowerment, and long-term resilience.

Chasing Water in the Clouds: A Journey to Akole’s Hidden Springs

Dec, 2025
Ecosystem, Water Management

The springs in Akole, Maharashtra, are more than just utility points for humans; they are the ecological heartbeat of the region