SaciWATERs is a research consortium comprising senior scholars based in academic institutions and NGOs in different South Asian countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal & Sri Lanka). The Consortium was formed to work on institutionalizing interdisciplinary teaching, training, research, and advocacy in the South Asian region using an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approach.

SaciWATERs is managed by a secretariat, based in Hyderabad, headed by an Executive Director, consisting of members of staff from the Research, Training, Communications, Finance, Human Resources and Administration departments.

The secretariat is monitored by a team of Board members, which is responsible for setting broad policy, providing strategic and policy support for a multi-year programme of activities, determining research priorities and approving annual work programmes and budgets. SaciWATERs is the legal entity registered as a society with FCRA in India.