Anangpur Bandh: The incredible story of India’s 1,100-year-old ‘smart dam’ at the edge of the Aravallis

Anangpur Dam, a 1000-year-old marvel in Delhi's backyard, reveals ancient Indian water wisdom. Built by the Tomar Dynasty, this gravity-fed structure harnessed monsoon rains for irrigation and groundwater recharge. It stands as a testament to sustainable engineering without modern technology. Rediscovering such systems offers solutions to Delhi's current water scarcity.

Anangpur Bandh: The incredible story of India’s 1,100-year-old ‘smart dam’ at the edge of the Aravallis
Anangpur Dam, a 1000-year-old marvel in Delhi's backyard, reveals ancient Indian water wisdom. Built by the Tomar Dynasty, this gravity-fed structure harnessed monsoon rains for irrigation and groundwater recharge. It stands as a testament to sustainable engineering without modern technology. Rediscovering such systems offers solutions to Delhi's current water scarcity.