The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ( BMC ) has started the bidding process to restore 17 of mumbai 's historic century-old drinking water fountains, also known as pyaavs. The plan was first proposed in 2018, and since then, BMC has planned the repairs for several years.

Mumbai has around 30 historic pyaavs classified as heritage structures. Many of them have disappeared over time. These fountains were built in the 18th and 19th centuries near parks, markets, and commercial areas. They provided essential water access to both humans and animals.

Most pyaavs were built in the 19th and 20th centuries. They were funded by wealthy philanthropists, often in memory of loved ones. So far, four pyaavs have been repaired in Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo at Byculla, and one in Shi

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