Drishti Foundation Trust

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Reviving India’s Water Heritage: Drishti Foundation Trust Restores a 900-Year-Old Stepwell in Mehmadabad

Drishti Foundation Trust restored a 900-year-old historic stepwell in Mehmadabad, Kheda district, Gujarat, with support from the Aditya Birla Group. Over 700 kilograms of garbage were removed, reviving a traditional water conservation structure and promoting groundwater recharge, heritage preservation, and sustainable environmental practices through community participation and corporate social responsibility.

Reviving India’s Ancient Wisdom: Stepwells Restoration as a Sustainable Water Conservation Movement

Reviving India’s ancient stepwells is more than heritage conservation it is climate action rooted in traditional wisdom. Drishti Foundation Trust’s restoration initiatives transform neglected water structures into functional groundwater recharge systems, strengthening water security, community stewardship, and ecological resilience while showcasing the scientific brilliance of India’s traditional water conservation technologies.