The Leaking Pot | Umesh Mundlye | TEDxVIT
Water is one of the most abundant resources in nature, yet millions struggle to access it daily. In this talk titled 'The Leaking Pot', Dr. Umesh Mundlye explores the paradox of water scarcity in regions like Konkan, Maharashtra—where heavy rainfall coexists with acute shortages. Through personal experiences and real-life case studies, he highlights the challenges faced by rural communities, particularly women and young girls, in securing water for survival.
The discussion goes beyond infrastructure and rainfall data, uncovering the hidden barriers: a landscape that doesn't retain water and a mindset that accepts scarcity as fate. The turning point comes when innovative solutions transform entire communities, proving that change is possible.
More than a talk on water conservation, The Leaking Pot is a metaphor for life. It urges us to identify and fix the 'cracks' in our beliefs, behaviors, and systems, showing that abundance is not about having more—it’s about preventing waste. This talk will leave you with a powerful question: Where are you leaking potential, and how can you change that? Dr. Umesh Mundlye is a social entrepreneur enabling water preservation, management and ecological restoration across communities for over 29 years. He also has more than 25 years of field experience in biodiversity conservation and has led various conservation efforts across Maharashtra. His work has directly impacted over 2.2 Lakh individuals in over 200+ villages, resulting in 6 billion litres of water being recharged into the ecosystem each year. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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