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The Water Governance Standard: Tackling India’s Water Crisis and Catalysing Sustainable Water Outcomes in Rural Communities

Mar, 2023
CSR Partnerships, Participatory Approach, Rural Development, Water Governance, Water Management

As we celebrate World Water Day, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis that affects millions of people worldwide. With this year’s theme focusing on the need for urgent action, the Water

The ‘Water Governance Standard’ – Towards Resolving India’s Water Crisis

Feb, 2023
CSR Partnerships, News & Events, Publications, Water Governance, Water Management

India is on the brink of a water crisis, with over 600 million people facing high to extreme water stress. The dwindling freshwater reserves are a wake-up call for us to act now and ensure sustainable use of our natural resources. To address this grave concern,

Integrated Watershed Development in Sangli – An Atlas Copco and WOTR partnership

Nestled between the coordinates of 17.1634 to 17.1660 degrees latitude and 74.373 to 74.37060 degrees longitude, lies a cluster of 5 villages – Ghoti Bk, Ghoti Kh, Dhondgewadi, Posewadi and Renavi – located in the Khanapur Taluka of the Sangli

IndusInd Bank & WOTR Launch Flagship Program in Baran

Feb, 2023
CSR Partnerships, Rural Development

IndusInd Bank and WOTR have signed an MOU with the Baran district administration to drive sustainable rural development. Under the MOU, IndusInd Bank’s ‘Flagship Program’ will be implemented in the district’s 200 villages. The

Using FarmPrecise: The Benefits to Farmers

Nov, 2022
Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilient Agriculture, CSR Partnerships, Sustainable Livelihoods

The advantages of the FarmPrecise application for Farmers are described in this blog. The application’s advantages and the needs of farmers are covered first. The following section discusses its advantages for farmers and includes field success stories.

Gadchiroli embarks on watershed development initiative with WOTR

Nov, 2022
Climate Resilient Agriculture, CSR Partnerships, Integrated Watershed Development, News & Events, Rural Development

WOTR has been working for integrated water resource management and sustainable agriculture in rural communities across India for decades to empower people in rural regions, nurture and build resilient livelihoods. On the 12th of October, 2022

Only One Earth – Climate Change Adaptation with Ecosystem based Adaptation

Jun, 2022
Climate Change Adaptation, CSR Partnerships, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

We only have one earth – only one place in the whole wide world that we can call home. An earth to live, laugh, grow, and breathe in. The slogan, ‘Only One Earth’, at the 1972 Stockholm conference rings true even today, fifty years later. Yet, like

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Flowing Through Maharashtra: One Journey, Many Stories of Drinking Water Security

Jan, 2026
Water Governance, Water Management

W-CReS researchers’ journey across Maharashtra documenting good O&M practices turned into a travel across diverse terrains and lived realities, with each step testing perception and decision-making

From Seasonal to Sustainable Livelihood: The Story of Mahavir Nag

Jan, 2026
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Livelihoods

Mahavir’s farm has moved from producing what felt safe to what the local market needs.

Joy for Some, Death for Others: Time to Rethink Kite Flying

Jan, 2026
Ecology, Ecosystem, Uncategorized

The growing use of synthetic and glass-coated kite thread, commonly known as manjha, has turned a leisure activity into a serious public safety and environmental issue

Participatory Net Planning: A People-Centred Approach to Sustainable Watershed Management

Jan, 2026
Case Stories, Sustainable Development

In rain-dependent landscapes, Participatory Net Planning puts people at the centre of watershed decisions, building ownership that lasts beyond projects, it creates site-specific solutions that strengthen livelihoods.

Reverse migration to a better life and livelihood in Odisha

Jan, 2026
Case Stories, Rural Development

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.

How Ecohydrology-Based Nature-based Solutions Strengthen Watershed Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes

Jan, 2026
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Water Management

Read how ecohydrology provides the scientific foundation needed to link ecosystem restoration with reliable water outcomes.

Hidden Hunger: Why depleted soils are leaving our food nutritionally poorer

Jan, 2026
Nutrition, Soil Health

Depleted soil is quietly reducing the nutrients in our food, driving hidden hunger despite full plates and rising food production.

Covering Nallavelly with 10,000 Trees

Jan, 2026
Afforestation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Trees Transform Nallavelly village as 10,000 saplings revive barren drylands through community action, scientific planning, and sustainable rural afforestation.