Panchkula, Oct. 22 -- Long before concrete dams and canal networks dominated the landscape, the Aravalli foothills of Haryana were watered by a quieter, more ingenious architecture: the baoli. These medieval stepwells, tiered stone structures that descended into the earth to tap hidden aquifers, were once the lifeline of the region, blending utilitarian water harvesting with extraordinary craftsmanship. Today, centuries after many fell into disuse and disrepair, Panchkula's Pinjore block is witnessing a rare resurrection of this forgotten heritage.
In step with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's broader vision of water conservation through community participation, and under the stewardship of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the Pinjo...