WOTR is excited to announce a pivotal partnership with Sun Pharma for a three-year programme which aims to address the challenges of water security and climate change in the Ahmednagar and Beed districts of Maharashtra
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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.
Every October 13th marks a pivotal moment of unity across the globe: The United Nations International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction. WOTR remains committed to transforming rural lives through sustainable water and climate-resilient practices, using EbA
In this context, the ‘Pashu Sakhis’ programme trains local women to become Community Animal Care Service Providers (CASP). These Pashu Sakhis offer essential livestock care and guidance, empowering rural women and improving animal health.
In a momentous celebration that brought together communities, stakeholders, and visionaries, the ‘Climate Change Adaptation in Jafrabad’ project, a collaborative initiative between HDFC Bank Parivartan and WOTR marked its successful
This story from Sara in Baikunthpur block of Koriya district in Chhattisgarh, showcases how the collective determination of numerous stakeholders brought to life the dream of having a top-notch school in the village.
If you’re able to fill your bottle with clean drinking water at any given time of the day, clearly you are not amongst the 163 million Indians with no access to this privilege. India is one of the most water-stressed countries in the world
Deficit irrigation is the way towards sustainable agriculture in India, particularly in regions with uncertain and uneven rainfall patterns. There are several challenges posed by climate change, urbanisation, and industrialisation on agricultural
India experiences diverse rainfall patterns due to its agro-climatic and ecological variations. Maharashtra, in particular, faces challenges related to erratic and insufficient rainfall, leading to vulnerability in agriculture. The onset of the
Tracing the historical evolution of global warming awareness from its origins in the late 1930s to its current status, it is a pressing global concern due to human activities like burning fossil fuels. The
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To deepen our collective understanding of the issues, the opportunities, and the inspiring models that are shaping resilient rural communities, we have curated a set of must-read case story booklets by WOTR.
The project focuses on improving irrigation facilities and promoting alternate livelihood opportunities, enhancing income stability and building climate resilience in the region.
Here’s how Poshan Maah inspired everyday nutrition changes across communities—a shared commitment to better nutrition, healthier families, and a nourished future for all.
Small, locally managed ponds are quietly transforming how rural communities store rainwater, recharge groundwater, and sustain agriculture in India
A new policy brief calls for integrated land restoration that unites science, tradition, and policy for sustainable growth.
WOTR & W-CReS, with the support of GIZ, brought together multiple stakeholders, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners to explore a fundamental question: How do we build resilient food systems in an era of climate uncertainty?
At this year’s IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, a new global report was released that carries an important message for our planet: to restore the land, we must first reconnect it.
WOTR and W-CReS, in collaboration with the Economics of Land Degradation (ELD) Initiative, GIZ, organised a national roundtable titled “Restore Land through Integrated Efforts – Unlocking Opportunities for Today’s Needs and Sustainability Tomorrow.”