The visit was led by senior architect Surya Narayana Murthy, renowned conservation architect, who showcased meticulous restoration work undertaken at the stepwell.
The publication which was a part of their International Women's Day celebrations put a spotlight on women in India who worked on sustainable and creative solutions.
Daan Utsav, also known as the Joy of Giving Week, is an annual event from October 2 to 8 when people come together to perform acts of kindness by donating their time, resources, or money to social causes of their choice.
The Bansilalpet Stepwell had turned into a dump yard over decades. With the help of the Telangana State government, Kalpana Ramesh of The Rainwater Project restored this historic stepwell last year.
The stepwell, which remained buried under a pile of trash and debris for long, was unearthed last year and renovated to its former glory, bringing hope for a more sustainable future.
The rejuvenated stepwell has a tourist plaza, a replica model of the stepwell, and a display showcasing the equipment found during the removal of silt, debris and garbage accumulated in the well.
Hyderabad: The restoration of the Bansilalpet stepwell is underway at a brisk pace and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials plan to inaugurate it on Independence Day. Garbage, silt and debris — accumulated over the years in the stepwell — have been cleared and plans are underway to develop the place into a tourist […]
Hyderabad: Animal Husbandry Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav and Urban Development Special Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar on Tuesday instructed officials to restore the Bansilalpet stepwell by Independence Day. Endowments Department officials were instructed by the Minister to expedite the process of handing over 2,910 square yards in Somappa Math and 2,350 square yards in Jeera Compound […]
Hyderabad: The Bansilalpet stepwell, considered a heritage structure in Secunderabad, is getting ready for a fresh lease of life, devoid of all the trash that buried it for decades and yes, with fresh water gushing from deep below. Work on restoration of the well, with the garbage, silt and debris accumulated over the years inside […]
