Maruvan was started to bring back the native forests of the Marwar region and the Thar Desert by developing seed banks of native tree species, a functional nursery, and patches of forest using the Miyawaki method. They also work with local communities and village elders to create water harvesting structures and natural buildings using traditional techniques. Because the local land and ground water are saline, salt gets trapped in cement walls, which makes them weak and causes plaster and paint to peel off. Traditional mud and lime walls are porous, breathable, and long lasting. All of these processes are being documented and will be available on open source platforms and shared through hands-on workshops and training sessions. Maruvan was conceptualized and supported by Afforestt, an organisation dedicated to creating wild, native forest through the Miyawaki method.