Telangana to restore over 160 stepwells using lake conservation SOPs to address water crisis

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims + Mains· 14 November 2026

Why in news

Telangana announced the use of lake conservation SOPs to restore over 160 stepwells in Hyderabad to address water crises and improve groundwater tables.

Background

A. Ranganath, Commissioner of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency, announced the initiative. The program aims to restore over 160 stepwells and is expected to go national following a meeting with the Union Home Secretary.

Facts for Prelims

BodyHyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency: Agency responsible for the initiative in Telangana.
FactOver 160 stepwells: Number of structures targeted for restoration in Hyderabad.
PlaceHyderabad, Telangana: Location of the stepwell restoration project.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of traditional water harvesting structures like stepwells in mitigating groundwater depletion and ensuring water security in urban landscapes.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Hydrological restoration: Utilizing lake conservation SOPs to recharge groundwater tables
Policy scalability: Transitioning regional stepwell restoration models to a national framework

Keywords: Groundwater recharge · Traditional water harvesting · Standard Operating Procedures · Water security · Urban water management

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