The Weight of Water - Impact on Young Girls in Uttarakhand

Explore the critical issue of water scarcity in Uttarakhand, India, and its profound impact on young girls' lives through this powerful TEDx talk. Discover how the daily struggle for clean water access consumes hours of their time, limiting opportunities for education and personal development. Follow photographer and National Geographic Explorer Deepti Asthana as she revisits affected communities, documenting their challenges and highlighting the efforts of dedicated individuals working to bring clean water to remote villages. Gain insight into the intersection of gender, environmental issues, and traditional societies in India through Asthana's compelling storytelling and visual narrative. Learn about the ongoing water crisis in the Western Himalayas and its disproportionate effect on young women. Be inspired to take action and contribute to solving this pressing global issue that continues to shape the futures of countless young girls.

The Weight of Water | Deepti Asthana | TEDxIIT Patna