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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,

WOTR at conclave to modify MP State Water Policy – Strengthen Water Stewardship and adopt EbA

Nov, 2022
Integrated Watershed Development, News & Events, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Water Governance

On 30th September 2022, WOTR participated in a one-day conclave convened by the Madhya Pradesh (MP) State Policy & Planning Commission to invite suggestions to modify the State Water Policy at the Mantralaya in Bhopal. Dr Eshwer Kale, representing WOTR,

Water Stewardship in Rural India – A How to Manual

Sep, 2022
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Participatory Approach, Sustainable Development, Water Governance, Water Management

India’s water resource situation is in stress. The solution to this problem is careful management and preservation of this priceless resource, and assurance of its economic viability, equitable distribution, and prudence in use. For more than 27 years,

Water Governance: A Balance of Demand and Supply

Mar, 2022
Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Water Governance

Water is a finite resource. Perhaps a tad difficult to believe, when each year, the dark clouds gather to bring in the fresh, glorious monsoon rains and the rivers and lakes gurgle and overflow bountifully. But this is nature at its efficient best, recycling and

5 groundwater challenges that India faces

Mar, 2022
Sustainable Development, Water Governance, Water Management

The water flowing beneath the surface is the largest source of fresh water on the planet. This “hidden resource” accounts for just 0.62% of the total water and 30% of the freshwater available on earth. Water availability, or the lack of it, is a cross-cutting issue.

Water Governance Standard and Certification System

Mar, 2021
Water Governance

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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.