MARVI Groundwater Project in India

under implementation

Western Sydney University’s MARVI project in India has reached over 3 lakh households in more than 20,000 villages across seven states. The project focuses on improving groundwater use and irrigation security through local management. In Rajasthan’s Dharta watershed, the Village Groundwater Cooperative model, based on the “4S” approach -- Scrutiny, Store, Share, Sustain—is helping farmers manage shared water resources. The university is also training NGOs, government staff, and water professionals, supporting long-term water management and capacity building.