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🏔️ Automation of artificial ice reservoirs (AIRs)
💧Water Management | Agritech
📌 Ladakh, India

📢 We're hiring a Head of Research at Acres of Ice,

📢 We're hiring a Head of Research at Acres of Ice, Leh!Lead our research on glaciology, remote sensing & climate adaptation. Write proposals, run field experiments, process weather data, and shape water security for millions across the Himalayas.Apply by June 15 via LinkedIn. Scan the code!#jobopening #ladakh #hiring

Meet our teammate, Brijraj Kacha. Over the past y

Meet our teammate, Brijraj Kacha.Over the past year, Brijraj has been a core part of the Acres of Ice journey in Ladakh building and maintaining the electronics, fountain systems, and hardware that power our installations. As an embedded engineer, his work sits at the heart of making our systems function reliably in extreme conditions.Brijraj is driven by more than just engineering. His work aligns with our mission to support and strengthen mountain communities by addressing real, on-ground challenges. Outside of Acres of Ice, he is a licensed HAM radio operator and has volunteered during natural disasters, helping provide critical communication support in affected regions.#meettheteam #ladakh #climateaction

The @eurogeosciences held its general assembly in

The @eurogeosciences held its general assembly in Vienna, and Acres of Ice was able to attend thanks to the help of @glaciers_alive. @karuna_sah spoke in the Mountain hydrology session on the drone-based volumetric surveys of our ice reservoirs that we have been conducting. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the mountain research community, both to discuss scientific methodologies and approaches, to brainstorm novel ways to take our work forward, and to identify potential collaborations and field-based work yet to be done in Ladakh.#networking #climateaction #ladakh #EGU26

We hosted Shri Shubir Singh, IAS, Secretary of PHE

We hosted Shri Shubir Singh, IAS, Secretary of PHE and INFC Department, Leh, at our automated ice reservoir at Sakti. The site is now in its second year of operation with visibly better results compared to last year. We walked through the working of our AIRs- from understanding the system’s mechanics to discussing scalability. The dialogue reflected a shared curiosity for its impact and future potential.#ladakh #climateaction

Over the last few weeks, our team represented Acre

Over the last few weeks, our team represented Acres of Ice across key platforms in Ladakh carrying forward conversations around water security, climate resilience and mitigation.At @nabardonline seminar at the Grand Dragon Hotel , Deepanshu presented our ongoing partnership highlighting projects in Chanigund (this year), and Ayee & Igoo (last year). The focus was on what these interventions are actually translating into on ground measurable water volumes, expected seasonal impact, and how ice reservoirs are strengthening local water systems.At the Department of Disaster Management, Basit represented Acres of Ice in discussions around GLOF mitigation, positioning our work as a systems-driven approach to risk reduction. Alongside this, we introduced an idea to channel glacial lake water into controlled ice reservoir systems reframing excess water from a potential hazard into a managed resource, while contributing to lowering GLOF risks at vulnerable regions.#ladakh #climateaction

New look. Clearer purpose. Acres of Ice builds an

New look. Clearer purpose.Acres of Ice builds and automates water management solutions for high-altitude regions where access to water and its efficient use is increasingly critical and infrastructure has historically lagged behind.Our new website reflects the clarity of that mission.Explore our work and connect with us: https://acresofice.com/ (link in the bio)Designed and built in collaboration with Antkind Collective.#climateaction #watermanagement

Our team recently visited Sakti village to carry o

Our team recently visited Sakti village to carry out key system upgrades, enhancing both safety and reliability. The outdated LCD box was replaced with a more user-friendly, durable, and aesthetically improved version, while the wiring harness was fully completed to eliminate potential disruptions.
We also reinforced the PCB supports and valve covers, followed by a thorough inspection of the camera and air systems to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
#acresofice #icereservoir

IMD reported a 50% precipitation deficit in Ladakh

IMD reported a 50% precipitation deficit in Ladakh over the winter months. This winter, the classic view from Leh of the magnificent Stok Kangri standing tall at 6,120m was barely fully covered with snow. The cryosphere has suffered and a potentially harder summer lies ahead. The world is entering a state of "global water bankruptcy" — with over 2 billion people living in water-stressed regions, according to the UN.Amid these reports, Acres of Ice has been hard at work — building automated ice reservoirs across 12 villages in Ladakh with the support of UT Ladakh Government and @nabardonline storing a total of 31 million cubic meters of ice or ~25 million litres of water.On this #WorldGlacierDay and #WorldWaterDay, here is what adaptation looks like. These structures are proof that community-led climate adaptation is possible in vulnerable mountain communities!#climateadaptation #ladakh

A villager from Ursi, shares how ice reservoirs ar

A villager from Ursi, shares how ice reservoirs are transforming their lives.
#ladakh #watermanagement #climatesolutions #acresofice

Deepanshu and Tashi represented Acres of Ice duri

Deepanshu and Tashi represented Acres of Ice during a recent visit to Gangtok, following an invitation from the Department of Science & Technology, Sikkim (@dst_gos) to present our work and engage with state departments on the feasibility of Automated Ice Reservoirs (AIRs) for strengthening the city’s drinking water resources.As part of the engagement, a joint field visit was conducted at Has Pokhari, Tamzey to undertake a preliminary assessment of site conditions for potential AIRs installation. This was followed by a technical meeting at the Public Health Engineering Department, Sikkim, attended by senior officials from the Science & Technology Department and PHE.Discussions focused on Gangtok’s seasonal water stress during the lean winter months, when spring discharge reduces significantly while demand remains high due to resident consumption and a large floating tourist population. The potential of AIRs to store surplus winter water as ice and release it gradually during early summer was explored as a climate-resilient, low-energy solution to help bridge the city’s supply–demand gap.The meeting outlined institutional roles, data-sharing requirements, and next steps, including the preparation of a detailed techno-commercial proposal by Acres of Ice for further evaluation and pilot implementation. Automated Ice Reservoirs were identified as a promising approach for Himalayan urban centers facing increasing water stress under changing climate conditions.#fieldwork #sikkim #watermanagement

Over 14–16 February, our team showcased our autom

Over 14–16 February, our team showcased our automation and irrigation solutions at the 11th SKUAST-K Agritech Mela (GONGUL) at SKUAST Shalimar, Srinagar.With stalls representing agriculture, technology, horticulture, animal and fisheries, agri art & craft and food, the mela became a vibrant platform for innovation and exchange among progressive farmers, growers, researchers and entrepreneurs.Our stall welcomed 100+ visitors from different villages across Kashmir, who showed strong curiosity and interest in automation irrigation solutions. It was a valuable experience, helping us better understand Kashmir’s farming patterns and the real need of tech based innovations on farms.@skuast_kashmir_official
@skuast__kashmir #agritech #watermanagement #climateaction

In the last week of January, Deepanshu and Tashi f

In the last week of January, Deepanshu and Tashi from our team visited Mustang, Nepal, to carry out our first international site selection exercise for the implementation of Automated Ice Reservoirs (AIR), planned for the upcoming winter season. Lower Mustang was identified as a priority region due to its strong topographical and climatic similarity to Ladakh, particularly its high-altitude cold desert conditions and seasonal water unavailability.The survey was conducted as part of a project supported by @milkywire , During the visit, discussions were held with the Pradhans (ward heads) of all five wards that constitute Lower Mustang, focusing on winter water stress, local hydrology, and village-level feasibility for the deployment of AIRs.Based on on-ground assessments and stakeholder consultations, the villages of Dakarjong, Lupra, Felak, Tiri, and Khinga were shortlisted for further technical evaluation. The site selection and community engagement process was supported in partnership with @videhfoundation_official and @yungdungtsewang who facilitated local coordination and communication throughout the visit.#fieldwork #nepal #watermanagement #climateadaptation

"Young people leave to find work and a better life

"Young people leave to find work and a better life.
Only old people stay behind. Houses are quiet, fields are empty, and a village full of life is slowly disappearing."#ladakh #fromthefield #climatestories

A few of our team members visited Ayee village for

A few of our team members visited Ayee village for necessary surveys and maintenance before heading towards Yarma Gonbo Monastery. We stayed there for a day and had a meaningful interaction with students at the Siachen Alternate Winter Camp 2026, as a follow-up to their field visit last week with the Leh Global Shapers Community.During a one-hour interactive session, we explained how our automated ice reservoirs function—how water is stored and how these reservoirs help address spring and summer water scarcity. Seeing the students’ curiosity, thoughtful questions, and enthusiasm was truly encouraging. We hope to see more youth in the field!#ladakh #youthengagement #climateaction

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