How WOTR FPCs Are Transforming Tribal Livelihoods in South Odisha
Traditional farming is the main source of income for tribal communities living in the hills of South Odisha. For generations, they have relied on agriculture and forest produce to feed their families and make a living. Unfortunately, changing weather and unpredictable rains often damage their crops and impact their small savings. To overcome these daily challenges, several leading NGOs in Odisha are working to address these challenges in rural communities. Organizations like the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) are working closely at the grassroots level to help marginalized farmers build climate resilience agriculture . They help tribal farmers prepare for climate-resilient agriculture, using farming methods that protect crops from unpredictable weather and keep the land productive. They help tribal farmers move away from simple survival farming and turn their crops into real businesses. A major part of this work involves forming Farmer Produce...