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- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
24 Jan 2023
The Bansilalpet stepwell is a 17th-century monument located in the bustling locality of Bansilalpet, Hyderabad, India. It has recently undergone a transformation from a waste dump to a beautiful destination for both locals and tourists. It has won numerous awards at global heritage and tourism events.
The stepwell is a brilliant piece of architecture with its incorporation of steps, making it a cool sanctuary for travelers and pilgrims. The restoration of the stepwell was backed by the Telangana Government, Rainwater Project, Crowdfunding, Social Venture Partners, the Non-Profit Gandipet Welfare Society, and the State Government.
The illuminated stepwell was inaugurated last month with a performance by dancers, and today it serves as an example of successful conservation and historical preservation. The stepwell is now a source of water for washing, drinking, and irrigation and is a popular tourist site, drawing huge footfalls.
In 2021, the government of Telangana began the restoration of stepwells of historical significance in and around Hyderabad. The Hyderabad Design Forum identified around 100 stepwells and submitted a list of 16 for restoration.
In September 2022, six stepwells of the Qutub Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad were restored, which won a UNESCO award for conservation in November. The Bansilalpet Stepwell was also recently restored and has since become a destination for both locals and tourists.
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