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

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

📢 Hiring Acres of Ice is looking for an Agricult

📢 Hiring

Acres of Ice is looking for an Agricultural Engineer to join our growing team and work on improving the horticulture industry using our IoT-powered solutions. If you’re passionate about tech-driven agriculture and water security, please apply!

Scan the QR or link is in the bio.

#hiring #kashmir #jobopening

This year, the Yarma Gonbo Monastery, along with L

This year, the Yarma Gonbo Monastery, along with Lehshapers, organised a residential Siachen Alternative Winter Camp for students from across Nubra. As part of the programme, Lehshapers, in collaboration with Acres of Ice, organised a student visit to Ayee village to see the ice reservoir and learn about traditional water conservation practices and new technological innovations in this space. The children were fascinated and curious, sparking meaningful dialogue around the topic. Skarma Le facilitated the discussion, while Ajang Dorjee and Angchuk from the village spoke to the children about water scarcity and the construction of ice reservoirs to address spring water shortages for farming needs. We hope to see the youth more involved!

#watersecurity #nubra #ladakh #fieldtrip

We are happy to announce that we are the first coh

We are happy to announce that we are the first cohort of the AI for Climate Resilience program, initiated and founded by @klarna and executed by @milkywire , an impact firm founded in 2018 that helps fund market-leading climate and nature solutions within and beyond its value chain.

This program is a global initiative empowering community-level innovators to harness AI for actionable work. As part of the initiation, Surya and Karuna from our team attended a workshop to better contextualize our project in the broader scope of the program, understand the ethics, uses, and constraints of AI, and learn from the cohort of extremely talented folk working in water, climate, and community resilience, disaster management, and ecosystem and conservation sectors.

#AI4CR #climateaction #watermanagement #ladakh

Api Tsering Dolma and Mr. Sonam Gyalson, Goba (vil

Api Tsering Dolma and Mr. Sonam Gyalson, Goba (village head) of Kukshow, highlighted the issue of water scarcity, emphasized the importance of agriculture, and stressed the need to involve the younger generation in farming practices.

#ladakh #fromthefield #climateaction #climatestories

Recently, we completed a 100 surveys across variou

Recently, we completed a 100 surveys across various high altitude villages in Ladakh! The surveys clearly highlight the seriousness of the water crisis in the region.

According to the villagers from Tseraks, there was even a year when, after sowing seeds in their fields, they did not receive any water at all, resulting in complete crop failure. Even today, villages like Tseraks depend on tankers for their drinking water supply. In villages such as Kukshow, water is also insufficient during the spring season, a critical time for agriculture. Some villages, like Warshi Do, have almost completely dried up, while other villages, such as Lamsu and Sando, are experiencing increasing shortages.

During our visit, we observed that the villagers showed strong interest and willingness to participate in building water reservoirs and sustainable water solutions, such as ice reservoirs. The village of Kukshow had constructed an ice reservoir last year, which proved to be very beneficial for agriculture, especially during spring when water availability is usually low.

#fromthefield #climateaction

This year has been an absolute whirlwind but highl

This year has been an absolute whirlwind but highly productive. We made improvements to our AIR system and expanded to five new villages in Ladakh, started micro-irrigation operations and expanded to Kashmir, hired some talented individuals, learned essential outdoor still and established research partnerships and collaborations. We worked with local communities, won awards and represented Acres of Ice nationally and internationally, all while surviving extreme weather events, geopolitics, and tough terrains that tested us through and through. Here’s hoping for a new year filled with more innovation, more learning, more wildlife, more incredible people, and sustainable expansion for mountain communities worldwide! 🎉

#newyear2026 #ladakh #climateaction #startup

📢 Hiring! We are currently at the forefront of r

📢 Hiring!

We are currently at the forefront of research-based, actionable change in climate adaptation in mountain regions. We are looking for someone to innovate, design, and measure the impact of radical ideas in mountain water management at Acres of Ice. Those who wish to take the plunge from research in academia to industry, please apply or tag those who should. Scan the QR code or click the link in the bio.

#phdjobs #climateaction #hiring

Lingshed is a village with ~80 households nestled

Lingshed is a village with ~80 households nestled deep within the mountains of Ladakh and home to a thousand-year-old monastery! Lingshed is one of our new sites this year, introduced to us by LNP (@lnplehladakh), funded by the local government, and being maintained by an enthusiastic group of villagers. They have been building ice reservoirs with LNP since last year. Follow us for updates and behind-the-scenes stories as we document the site's progress through the winter!

#ladakh #climateaction #climateadaptation #watermanagement

📢 Deadline Extension! We're still hiring a Commu

📢 Deadline Extension!

We're still hiring a Communications Specialist in Ladakh to scale our climate work. You will be responsible for communication and media engagement, handling our photo/video repository, creating compelling social media posts, and more.

If you excel at storytelling, enjoy mountains, and want real impact, help us share powerful stories from remote villages and take our mission global.

Candidates from Ladakh will be given preference.

Scan to apply by Dec 31st or use the link in the bio

#jobopenings #hiring #ladakh

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