Conserving Hazrat Nizamuddin Baoli - 13th century stepped well in Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti

Built in the early 14th century, the water from this step-well is considered holy by millions of pilgrims who visit here annually. Following its partial collapse in 2008, the Baoli was repaired in a challenging and risky operation. The repairs to the step-well commenced after extensive technical review, discussions with the Dargah committee and on removing seven centuries of deposits requiring 8000 man-days to remove. The Baoli conservation is an example of a complex urban conservation project with multiple requirements that could only be addressed by a multi- disciplinary team and partnership of several government agencies. The challenge of keeping this holy water clean remains with plastic and other non-biodegradable waste finding its way into the baoli causing severe pollution. Since 2010, conservation works are being undertaken on four monuments, standing of the Baoli and at least two, both in private ownership, being contemporary to the Baoli. For more information, visit: http://www.nizamuddinrenewal.org/ and LIKE US on:   / nizamuddinrenewal