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Restore Stepwells.
Revive Communities.

Preserving heritage, restoring water, and creating lasting impact.

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Saving A Disappearing Legacy

Stepwell Renovation Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, cleanliness, and promotion of India's historic stepwells and traditional water heritage.

Inspired by the extraordinary work of Caron Rawnsley, the Foundation works to reconnect communities with their cultural and environmental significance through awareness, public participation, and sustainable conservation practices.

Established by R.K. Padmaja Rathore, Ravindra Vishnoi, and Vijendra, who share a commitment to preserving traditional water systems and India's architectural heritage.

🏛️10+Stepwells Restored
🤝5000+Volunteers Engaged
📍3Cities Impacted
💙100%Community Led
Our Work

Featured Restorations

FEATURED RESTORATION

Toorji Ka Jhalra: From Neglect to Revival

Once buried beneath years of debris and neglect, Toorji Ka Jhalra has become one of Jodhpur's most celebrated heritage spaces. Through community participation and dedicated cleanliness efforts, the historic stepwell has re-emerged as a symbol of cultural pride and water heritage conservation.
Location
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Category
Stepwell Restoration
Status
Revived
Toorji Ka Jhalra:
From Neglect to Revival
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