A Better Tomorrow

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A Happier Harvest

Mar, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Livelihoods

Bingi Ramulu, a 52-year-old farmer from Ammireddipally village in Narayanpet, had lost hope in his eleven-acre rainfed plot ever turning a profit. Determined for solutions, he joined one of the 15 Farmer Field Schools (FFSs) in Ammireddipally, part of the Axis Bank Foundation’s Sustainable Livelihoods Programme, run by WOTR.

They Went From Picking Stones to Owning Businesses

Mar, 2024
Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

Women in every corner of the world face a relentless barrage of obstacles: unequal pay, limited access to opportunities, and the constant threat of violence and discrimination. In rural communities, these burdens are often magnified, stifling women’s potential and trapping them in cycles of poverty and oppression. This blog unveils the powerful stories of women from rural Maharashtra who shattered these cycles of hardship and patriarchy.

Empowering Dreams: A Tale of Transformation through Entrepreneurship

Mar, 2024
Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

In the village of Jawalga Bet, Ranjana’s dreams of a brighter future seemed distant amidst her family’s modest income. However, an opportunity arose through IndusInd Bank’s Flagship Program, implemented by WOTR and Sampada Trust. With their support, Ranjana ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing her own Khova unit.

Transforming Farmer Lives through Business & Marketing Acumen

Feb, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, Sustainable Livelihoods

IndusInd Bank’s CSR initiative in Dharashiv district empowers small farmers through the establishment of the Jalpriya Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), demonstrating remarkable growth in turnover and innovative solutions to agricultural challenges, setting a precedent for sustainable rural development in the region.

Ghar ki Mukhyamantri

Feb, 2024
Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

This story is from the booklet ‘Seeding Entrepreneurs: Stories of Women Entrepreneurs from Karjat and Shrigonda Blocks in Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra,’ published as a part of the ‘Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment Opportunities, and Increased Incomes in Maharashtra’ programme of HSBC.

Nourishing a future for the family: Deva Bhil’s tryst with Multilayer Farming

Feb, 2024
Case Stories, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Livelihoods

Deva Bhil’s journey with multilayer farming, supported by WOTR and funded by NABARD’s Farm Sector Promotion Fund, transformed his land into a sustainable source of nutritious vegetables and fruits, addressing his family’s nutritional challenges and boosting their income.

Himalayan Pastoralism at Cross Roads: Insights from Changpa Community of Korzok Village of Leh-Ladakh

Jan, 2024
Field Notes, Livestock Management, Sustainable Livelihoods

This blog delves into the lives of the Changpa community, a near-invisible pastoral nomadic community in Ladakh and a group largely unknown to mainstream society.

Asha’s Little Farm for Food and Nutrition Security

Jan, 2024
Case Stories, Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

The Five Musketeers of Chorachiwadi

Dec, 2023
Case Stories, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

The Dhron Business in Durgaon

Dec, 2023
Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

Post Excerpt This story is from the booklet ‘Seeding Entrepreneurs: Stories of Women Entrepreneurs from Karjat and Shrigonda Blocks in Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra,’ published as a part of the ‘Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment Opportunities, and Increased Incomes in Maharashtra’ programme of HSBC.

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Pashu Sakhi : The Women Bringing Veterinary Care to Every Doorstep

Jan, 2026
Rural Development, Women Empowerment

Pashu Sakhi initiative empowers rural women as para-vets, improving livestock health, boosting incomes, and strengthening climate-resilient rural livelihoods.

Ripples Through Time: The Impact of a Socio-Technical Approach to Watershed Development

Jan, 2026
Rural Development, Water Management

A socio-technical watershed approach helped communities restore ecosystems, strengthen institutions and secure livelihoods, creating resilience that has endured for generations.

Reclaiming Time: Agarbatti Bai’s Journey Beyond Survival

Jan, 2026
Livestock Management, Women Empowerment

The Rabi Jal Pehal project brought trained Pashusakhis to Agarbatti’s doorstep, offering affordable livestock care and practical guidance.

A Harvest Diary from Chhattisgarh

Jan, 2026
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Harvest

Explore the golden beauty of Chhattisgarh’s harvest, where tradition meets modern science in the vibrant fields of India’s rice bowl.

From Perils to Prosperity: 25 Years of Sustainability in Maharashtra’s Rain-Shadow Region

Jan, 2026
Climate Change Adaptation, Water Management

Read how the results of community-led watershed development remain evident even after 25 years in the rain-shadow area of Maharashtra.

Leopard Sightings : How Cities Redraw Wildlife Boundaries

Jan, 2026
Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Leopards in Pune reveal how cities reshape wildlife boundaries, forcing us to rethink coexistence beyond romance, fear, and reactive conservation.

This Village΄s Walk for Water is Over

Jan, 2026
Participatory Approach, Water Management

Women of this village in Odisha walked eight kilometers daily for drinking water until the solar-powered borewell transformed lives.

Why Environmental Stewardship is the New Core of Social Responsibility

Jan, 2026
CSR, Environmental Stewardship

India’s Supreme Court reimagines corporate responsibility, weaving environmental stewardship, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development into the heart of business ethics.