After the successful restoration of the 17th-century stepwell at Bansilalpet, the Telangana government plans to take up the restoration of 10 more stepwells.
Arvind Kumar, special chief secretary for urban development, announced on Tuesday that they intend to restore ten more stepwells over the next four months.
On Monday, the restored stepwell in Secunderabad’s Bansilalpet neighborhood was unveiled. Minister for municipal administration and urban development K.T. Rama Rao inaugurated the restored stepwell.
The state government finished restoring the stepwell, which was dilapidated and filled with garbage.
The stepwell once served the locality’s drinking water needs, but it was abandoned and turned into a garbage dump. The resurrected stepwell will prevent flooding and improve groundwater levels.
The urban development authorities intend to transform it into a tourist attraction and cultural center.
The stepwell was restored after more than a year of hard work by various departments in collaboration with organizations such as the Rainwater Project, Gandipet Welfare Society, and the local community.
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Meanwhile, the restoration of Bansilalpet stepwell has been recognized by the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for the sustainable revitalization of traditional rainwater harvesting at the Big 5 construction impact awards.
The restoration project required the removal of 3,900 metric tonnes of garbage and debris from the stepwell. 863 truck trips were required to complete the task.
The restoration project cost Rs 10 crore, which was funded by various departments and non-governmental organizations. A museum, cafeteria, and amphitheatre have all been built as part of the project.
The award for the restoration of Bansilalpet stepwell is Hyderabad’s second major recognition for restoration initiatives.
Unesco bestowed the 2022 award of distinction on the conservation of six stepwells (Baolis) at Qutb Shahi Tombs last month. Six historic stepwells at the world’s largest royal necropolis have been restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC).
The restoration was undertaken by KTC in collaboration with the Telangana Heritage Department and the Quli Qutb Shah Urban Development Authority (QQSUDA), and was supported by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) and the TATA Trusts.
The project was funded by AFCP to the tune of $112,560, and six restored stepwells were inaugurated a few months ago.
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