Climate-resilient livelihoods
Integrated farming, tree-based systems, water harvesting and diversified income options for small and marginal farmers.
Community-led rural development since 2000
Stronger rural communities begin with local participation.
SCOPE works alongside farmers, children, young professionals and village institutions to strengthen livelihoods, natural resources and opportunity across Karnataka.
What SCOPE stands for
Development that communities can own and sustain.
Society for Community Participation and Empowerment (SCOPE) is a nonprofit organisation based in Dharwad, Karnataka. Since 2000, its work has centred on natural resource management, resilient farming, water and sanitation, education, farmer institutions and community leadership.
Read SCOPE’s journey →Areas of work
Practical programmes. Rooted locally.
Water & natural resources
Community-led tank rehabilitation, rainwater harvesting, sanitation action and better local stewardship of shared resources.
Education & leadership
Learning support and activity-based leadership programmes that help rural children build confidence, teamwork and life skills.
Farmer institutions & knowledge
Producer organisations, digital agricultural extension and farmer networks that improve access to knowledge, services and markets.
Climate resilienceFarm-level adaptation
Evolving programme focus
Tree-Based Farming System for Climate Resilience
SCOPE’s current programme direction builds on its long experience in integrated farming and natural resource management, helping farms combine trees, crops, fodder and water conservation for greater resilience.
- Diversified farm production and income
- Soil and water conservation at farm level
- Long-term ecological and livelihood resilience
Documented historical reach
Two decades of field-level work, measured in communities — not vanity metrics.
These figures are drawn from SCOPE’s legacy programme and impact records and represent historical programme reach, not necessarily current-year totals.
10Irrigation tanks rehabilitated
500Farmers covered under integrated farming
17Young WatSan fellows trained
4,000Farmers reached through Digital Krishi
2000
How it began
From deteriorating village tanks to a broader rural development mission.
SCOPE began after its founder, Mr. Banderao Patwari, observed the decline of traditional water systems while travelling across north Karnataka. Early work focused on studying and rehabilitating irrigation tanks; over time, the organisation expanded into farming systems, water and sanitation, farmer institutions, digital extension and children’s development.
Explore the timeline →Programme archive
Explore SCOPE’s field experience.
Education
ASER – Pratham Initiative
Citizen-led assessment of learning outcomes among rural school children.
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Education
Online Tutoring for Rural School Children
Technology-enabled learning support for rural students in English, Mathematics and Science.
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Children & Youth
Leadership Development Programme
Building confidence, teamwork and life skills through theatre, traditional sports and guided activities.
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Livelihoods & Climate Resilience
Integrated Farming Systems
Diversified farming, water conservation and farm-based resilience for small and marginal farmers.
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Water & Natural Resources
Community Driven Integrated Tank Rehabilitation
Rejuvenating traditional water bodies through community participation and local water governance.
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Water, Sanitation & Youth
Young Fellows on Water and Sanitation
Mentoring young professionals to facilitate community-led water and sanitation action.
Learn more →Work with SCOPE
Partner with a locally rooted organisation that understands rural Karnataka.
For programme partnerships, institutional collaboration, volunteering or support, connect directly with the SCOPE team in Dharwad.