Our Purpose
Water is the foundation of life. Oasis Water Foundation exists to restore natural water ecosystems that sustain all living beings.
Our Mission
To conserve water bodies, promote afforestation, and ensure water sustainability for all through community-driven, scalable solutions.
Our Vision
A future where every community has access to clean water, thriving ecosystems, and the knowledge to protect them for generations to come.
Our Approach
We partner with local communities, government bodies, and private organizations to implement modern, sustainable techniques for ecological restoration.
Our Founder's Journey
Lakshmi Narayana N.
Lakshmi Narayana N. is a technologist, entrepreneur, and environmental advocate dedicated to water conservation and ecosystem restoration. With more than three decades of global professional experience across technology, manufacturing, enterprise transformation, and agriculture, he brings a unique blend of systems thinking, execution capability, and long-term ecological commitment to the mission of Oasis Water Foundation.
As a Founder Member of Oasis Water Foundation — an initiative of Lakeforest Development Foundation — he is committed to rejuvenating lakes, ponds, watersheds, and rural water ecosystems that support farmers, wildlife, and future generations.
Driven by a deep personal conviction that water is a shared natural responsibility rather than a commercial commodity, Lakshmi Narayana established Oasis Water Foundation with a vision to revive traditional water bodies, improve groundwater sustainability, support biodiversity, and strengthen long-term ecological resilience. He strongly advocates practical, action-oriented environmental work — transforming dry and neglected landscapes into living ecosystems that benefit villages, wildlife, and future generations alike.
Core Areas of Focus
- Lake & Pond Rejuvenation
- Watershed Restoration
- Sustainable Agriculture Ecosystems
- Groundwater Conservation
- Rural Environmental Development
- Water Accessibility & Ecological Balance
- Community-Driven Sustainability Initiatives
Meet Our Team
The dedicated professionals driving our mission forward.
Asha S.
Program CoordinatorAsha S. is a grassroots water conservation leader from Kolar District, Karnataka, known for her work in reviving drought-affected lakes and empowering rural communities through sustainable water management.
She leads Arohana Grameenabhivruddhi Samsthe (Arohana), a women-led rural development organization focused on lake rejuvenation, groundwater recharge, rainwater harvesting, and community participation. Through Arohana's innovative "desilting-to-farm" model, she has helped restore multiple water bodies while creating livelihood opportunities for rural women.
Her work has contributed to improved groundwater levels, better agricultural sustainability, and stronger community ownership of local water resources. Asha's efforts have been recognized by organizations such as The Better India, Biome Trust, and other environmental and rural development platforms.
At Oasis Water Foundation, Asha S. serves as Program Coordinator, bringing her extensive field experience.
Our commitment
is to the water, and
to the people.
Nimal Raghavan, Project Advisor and Founder of MEGA Foundation (Make Earth Green Again), is a South India-based environmental leader focused on community-driven restoration of ponds, lakes, and water ecosystems. Through collaborative efforts and public participation initiatives, MEGA Foundation has contributed to the restoration of approximately 280+ water bodies across 13 states in India, Sri Lanka and Kenya. His work in developing practical, scalable island pond ecosystem models has inspired the OASIS Water mission in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka regions — demonstrating how local participation can rebuild ecological balance, groundwater sustainability, and wildlife-supporting water ecosystems.
Our Impact by 2025
