Led by IAS change champion Hari Chandana, Hyderabad has undertaken restoration of its iconic step-wells, temple water tanks and cascade irrigation systems relying on gravity flow principles hooking runoff connections. #HariChandana #SheInspiresUs This wisdom of recharging depleting aquifers through nature-based solutions in water starved regions draws from techniques during Vijayanagara empire in South India and Inca hydraulic engineering reflecting a shared reverence for water embedded across ancient civilizations globally.

Countering overexploitation crisis and variability risks imposed by climate change requires going back-to-basics beyond capital incentive dams investments. By restoring pride for architectural and hydrological grandeur of these marvellous community self-sufficiency hub bridging spiritual and utilitarian realms, HC demonstrates principles of circular water stewardship – not treating it as a commodity alone but life sustaining public common resource demanding conscientious use aligning human and ecological needs.