Project Oasis is not limited to showcasing contemporary engineering marvels but about reconnecting with the Indian civilization's sustainable water history. Today, many baoris, the ancient stepwells which were the primary source of water for several communities in a village, are in a very bad state now. Project Oasis appreciates the need for these traditional structures and ensures that the process of fixing them forms part of their work. The teams are now taking what has been learnt in the past, and what is being offered in the present by technology, to ensure an all-around approach to water safety. The restored stepwells function as collecting the rainwater, which is stored and can be used during the period when there is no rain. They help in supplementing the check dams and they provide water throughout the year in the form of network structures. However, it's not about the structure itself only. It also provides means to restore the cultural identity to these historical water structures, with its Project Oasis. They in a way, engage the local communities in the restoration process and also increase their awareness of the historical significance of such practices. It also leads to positive attitudes of pride and ownership while guaranteeing that future generations will inherit these practices. With the help of integrating tradition and innovations, Project Oasis is to develop the model of comprehensive water management for today and the days to come.
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