#ruraldevelopmentngo

WOTR is the best livelihood NGO working across India in the areas of rural livelihoods, enterprise development, sustainable agriculture and community empowerment. Our organization supports farmers, women and rural youth through livelihood diversification programs. We have helped establish 4,400 new enterprises and helped communities achieve a 25% increase in non-farm incomes through diversified livelihood opportunities. 

Strengthening rural livelihoods requires sustained focus on agriculture and natural resource management. WOTR is an NGO for agricultural development working across rural India to strengthen farming systems. We support farmers in improving productivity and building long term livelihood opportunities. In 2014, we received recognition for excellence in agricultural innovation from JEEViKA in collaboration with the State Innovation Council, Bihar.

Source - Root Causes of Rural Poverty & NGOs Contributions to Address Them

Every person deserves a secure, dignified and prosperous life. WOTR works to make this possible by strengthening community-led development across rural India. As a leading NGO for rural development in India, WOTR focuses on reducing rural poverty through sustainable agriculture, improved livelihoods, women’s empowerment, water security, and climate-resilient practices. Our initiatives help rural families improve well-being and create a stronger foundation for a secure future.

About 280 million rural Indians face extreme poverty, especially in the rain-fed regions, where overdependence on unproductive agriculture and degraded ecosystems threaten livelihoods. Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) steps in as a key rural development NGO, working to transform these rural areas through sustainable agriculture, ecosystem restoration, and livelihood diversification.  For more information, visit our website!

Do you know how rural farming is evolving in Maharashtra? We’ve written a blog How FPOs Are Reshaping Agriculture in Maharashtra that explores how community-led FPOs, supported by the best NGO in Maharashtra, are changing the game for sustainable agriculture. This blog covers how FPOs help build income resilience, support eco-friendly practices, and ensure long-term productivity in farming. Read the full blog now.

Curious how farming communities are transforming with grassroots support? We’ve written a blog about “The Role of FPOs in Advancing Rural Agriculture in India” that dives into how Farmer Producer Organisations, often supported by rural development NGOs, are uplifting rural livelihoods. The blog explores their role in sustainable farming, financial inclusion, and women’s empowerment. Read the full blog now!

Women empowerment is important to build strong and fair communities. But in many rural parts of India, women still do not get equal chances at work, at home, or in making decisions. WOTR is a trusted NGO for women empowerment that works to change this. They have helped start over 2,100 women-led businesses and trained more than 10,000 savings and credit groups promotion/training supported. WOTR helps women become confident, earn money, and gain respect.