Maruvan ( meaning: Forest of the Desert) was started in 2018 in Jodhpur. It was conceptualized and supported by Afforestt, an organization dedicated to bringing back native forests around the world. We are in the process of collecting native wild tree seeds and aim to develop a functional seed bank.

We are also creating traditional water harvesting structures along with developing natural habitats for humans with local communities and village elders. All of these processes will be documented and available on open-source platforms. We will also be hosting various hands-on workshops and training sessions for different groups to share this knowledge.