The Monk | The Engineer | The Artificial Glacier | Ice Stupa | Sonam Wangchuk | Ladakh

This is an updated version of the short film 'The Monk, The Engineer and The Artificial Glacier'. It has updates about the work on the pilot project carried out in Jan- Feb 2015, appended to the original film.
Through the Ice Stupa Artificial Glacier Project, Ladakh attempts to solve its water crisis caused by melting glaciers/climate change.
To support this project go to www.icestupa.org
Follow Sonam Wangchuk on Social Media:
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LinkedIn: @wangchuksworld
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Twitter: @Wangchuk66
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[@deepakjet-planesrobotic9788]

This man has the potential to receive Bharat Ratan from government of India..not politicians..he is the man who dedicated his life for the welfare of entire society...!!hats of dear jai hind 🇮🇳

[@akhilgupta9077]

deepak mahavir Truly said bro.

[@sammysam3776]

well said.. Agree.. Jai Hind

[@deepakjet-planesrobotic9788]

Most of the Bharat Ratan award went to politician till now.so we must strive to bring the focus of awarding community towards these kind of personality who dedicated their life toward welfare common Indian!! Jai hind ..

[@kaushalkishorerocker]

the bharat ratna needs him as well

[@GAMEPLAY-gs7ue]

I agree

[@yashdeepmalhotra1621]

More people need to see this and I felt really proud of what they did!!!!!!!

[@rajkumarsah7695]

You have commented it right

[@hellblazers6651]

Did it work. Did the project word

[@nitinrajauriya8005]

IT IS NOT ARTIFICIAL STUPA....IT IS INDIAN HINDU GOD SHIVA LING ! BABA BHOLENATH KI JAI !

[@MRBlack01234]

@@nitinrajauriya8005 No it's not.

[@infinityxtanishq8712]

MR. BLACK bro he’s a Pakistani troll , i saw him on different channels as well

[@samrat_chauhan]

Proud to say that sonam belongs to our country

[@adarshmurthy2420]

After 5 years, today I am proud of watching a meaningful KZbin video.

[@aniketupadhye960]

The Indian government should help this kind of projects

[@shaiknoor4217]

Pmcares@sbi

[@Omg-nw6vy]

Promises of crores only not where it is really needed

[@LivenLove]

They will not support.. because if they do people will be self sufficient and happy..they dont want that to happen.

[@shreedhartend3878]

Government of India works hard only for tax collection.

[@ragas93]

@@shreedhartend3878 Well they have to collect taxes to fund the projects. And our tax collections are well below the tax collections of other countries. While I agree with charges of corruption, there are also govt is also funding good no. of projects.

[@Sb.khan-vlogs]

I'm from Pakistan but Im really inspired by Mr. Sonam wangchuk such a genius man and what he achieved /invented in the filed of education is highly respected. Good luck sir love and respect from Pakistan 👍💗

[@Sb.khan-vlogs]

@@umeshsonune7018 what happened to u son of cow

[@umeshsonune7018]

@@Sb.khan-vlogs and you are son of bitch.. really sab halala ki paidaish hai mulle

[@AnubhavSaurav]

I apologise for these brainwashed idiots. Loads of love from India❤ Peace.

[@rohitbisht9795]

@@umeshsonune7018 abe vo chutiye kya hai tu...samaj nahi aaya tujhe kya bola vo

[@rohitbisht9795]

Every places has some kind of bugs which will always bite you, not please. Soryy for that dumass.

[@mapuna5007]

It's duty and dharma of each and every indian to protect Ladakh.

[@saketpanigrahi]

He is my true inspiration. Not only he learned science . He is applying for the betterment of society. Love you sir .

[@SUN_ART]

Wow!!!

[@kiloAlpha9]

I spent the 3 best years of my life in Leh, Ladakh from 1991 - 1993, as my dad was posted there(Indian Army). Such serenity, such beauty & extremely humble n kind people. Used to live near Spituk Gompa. I know the place has grown a lot over the years. This video really brought nostalgic memories :) Hats off to Mr. Wangchuk for undertaking such a significant project. JULLEY!

[@chandantharkar1229]

Recently The Raman magasese award are Announced n ..You all will happy to hear that Sonam sir are 1 of that 6 people's who will get honoured with that precious Award...👍😊🇮🇳Hard work always Pay for U😊

[@XAVIER-uc9gg]

Why content like this is not getting viral and likes which it really deserves❤

[@rishabhgaurav]

I want this sort of education all over the world!! Applied knowledge. Rote learning is what most of us are doing. :(

[@arrydevs7885]

India is proud for Ladakh

[@pinkybasu6653]

Jai hind

[@socool2317]

@@atiqchowdhary2679 go to Pakistan. Get out.... There you have your Muslim Brotherhood. We all are happy with India.

[@himanshu-im6ts]

India is ladakh

[@Mrcool-cc1sn]

@@atiqchowdhary2679 After 5 August your comment sounds so funny 😂😂

[@zularengh3785]

They want everything in their name but starting to take freedom of these people

[@LKINTELLIGENCE]

*The man who inspired the making of 3 idiots.* *He is a man filled with loads of wisdom.* 🙏🙏🙏

[@niteshm6]

No he is not. Stop disrespecting him.

[@brianhere3793]

@@niteshm6 what?

[@niteshm6]

@@brianhere3793 Sonam Wangchuk is not man who inspired making of 3 idiots. Sonam Wangchuk has said this many times.

[@brianhere3793]

@@niteshm6 can you give me some sources?

[@niteshm6]

@@brianhere3793 I don't have source, and I watched it on Kon Banega Crorepati. 3 Idiots is based on Novel Five Points Someone by Chetan Bhagat. You can search it on Google.

[@namstesalam3136]

Can't underestimate a power of a engineer ,,. A single engineers converts 🏜 ladakh to green ladakh

[@arbindpal4320]

Ha theek ab pakoda talne wale suggation pr dhyan do😂😂

[@namstesalam3136]

@@arbindpal4320 frustrated spotted

[@aparajeetg]

Am spellbound with tears in my eyes. Also I nearly slapped myself hard for the way that simple science was implemented in the hugest scale possible and how am sitting dumb. Simplicity at its best

[@premendramuzika]

Only a single million views for this magical creation, and 10 million views for Bollywood hits. Jago Bharat Jago!

[@mayanksharma3278]

Highly impressed with the pure physics behind it. Looks so tough... Yet very simple practical N absolutely almost free of cost... What a genius he is!!

[@sristipandey4055]

विज्ञान को अपने व्यवहारिक जीवन में कैसे उपयोग करना वो भी बिना पर्यावरण को नुकसान पहुंचाए । Salute sir 🙏 जय हिन्द

[@ushapatil3082]

People like him deserve bharat ratna award not filmstars who does nothing but to advertise themselves to become famous.hats off to you sir.feeling proud to be Indian only because of such people in India who selflessly think for everyone.jai hind jai bharat

[@anishajagwan5385]

The best part is man behind this idea..we should acknowledge him and learn how splendidly he is drafting his ideas ( education & cultural movement ) in the tough terran like ....and contributing to build nation where knowledgeable people like him studied in India and using there knowledge in foreign ....kudos

[@jukaamygod8273]

This is my village phyang.....though I missed this occasion n the ice stupa but hope to see again ....

[@ashutoshkumar1960]

You are living in heaven dude.. I have visited Laddakh .it's the heaven of world

[@SD-tc7up]

I wish to visit my beautiful Ladakh one day👌😊

[@amanshukla3543]

@@SD-tc7up Soon

[@paanshulkashyap1772]

so is this project successful? if so how much?

[@DevendraSingh-mk6sn]

Wish u green laddakh , brother

[@jayantdandriyal1359]

Mr. Gentleman u. R. Doing a great job. My big salute to u.

[@jhansilakshmimuvvala7078]

We appreciate this man's efforts. We need people like this.

[@princevikramsingh2071]

Respected sir, You are our inspiration and proud Sir...You are our "Bharat Ratna".🙏🇮🇳🙏

[@lefttoright7831]

He himself is a Bharat Ratna. I guess Bharat Ratna needs Him.

[@pragya2684]

ryt

[@kamalkishorgoley525]

Congrats sir...For GETTING "RAMAN MAGSASY AWARD-2018🏆"...We all are proud of u🙌

[@manasbakhru705]

That's a very simple science concept but the outcomes are magical. Imagine if like others he would have been doing job in Bangalore.....Huge respect to you sir.

[@anshulbartwal8145]

I am literally stunned and feel blessed by seeing success of people from ladkah ❤

[@elambahavath]

I heard the inspiring lecture by Shri.Sonam Wangchuk yesterday in LBSNAA. He is an ambitious innovator. Hope he will achieve all his plans. I noted in his lecture how local solution will be successful and how Global solution from Newyork or New Delhi does not work. We learnt how to think globally act locally. Hats off sir.

[@surajbhandage5685]

Elam bahavath Hats off to LBSNAAite....,

[@sailaxman3243]

Whenever I hear his name. An image of the movie The Three Idiots comes alive with a smile on my lips.

[@payalk2898]

I came to know about him when he appeared in KBC. I was instantly influenced by his work and even his Hindi. I have been following him since then. It's been 6 years to their Ice Stupa project, so inspirational. And how can I forget his contribution to education. Now he is obviously influencing us with his stand on China.

[@xavierlol8350]

I am 15 and i will definitely come when i am 18 to join you work . Its for future generation.

[@Sittingfamous2007]

This man should be placed in charge of Environment and Forests.

[@shajidpa3469]

True son of the soil. A big salute.

[@amritbera7527]

"Necessity is the mother of invention". Hats off to you sir and to all.

[@talksofdharma2466]

So beautiful is the Culture of Tibetian Buddhism❤️❤️❤️❤️💯.... Love from Nainital, Uttrakhand.

[@punithraj619]

Who is watching after Ladak UT declaration. And remval of article 370

[@cbmcbm2845]

It's like KZbin is now recommending such video. Atleast now !!!!!

[@biswa9118]

I have watched before

[@fbksfrank4]

What happened!

[@nkstudios4947]

punith raj me

[@raavyak1853]

Yesss

[@Epicurean999]

Taking immense pride in watching this video..HOW BEAUTIFUL SOULS THIS WORLD HAS...aahh POSITIVITY EVERYWHERE

[@julyseven7006]

Prachi Patil mero ki xzwcxocco

[@vandemataram2250]

Sar aapse milna he to aapse kese cotek kare

[@shantadurgatransportcompan9806]

I have been to Ladhak and as u said where ever we visited the entire area there is full of positivity people r also very religious and polite ..there is so much of peace there.

[@mackintoshxd7391]

He's the best personality in india right now

[@rajendrasinglebora9381]

Huge Respect Sir ❤

[@TklenHaokip]

wow Sir,,,My Respect for You and people living out there. You all are doing a great job's. (with respect frm Manipur)

[@sheraptherchin7833]

We have people investing billions of dollars in exploring lives in other planets (Elon Musk) but only few thousands for a project designed to save the planet we live in right now.

[@charlesroberts2166]

Sherap Therchin ... I so agree with you. It is utter madness. Their thinking seems to be, 'Well, we've ruined this planet ... now let's go & ruin another one. I despair of these ego-driven idiots (Elon Musk etc.), I really do :-(

[@Matthew__byrne]

You are soooo right! 🙏🏻

[@danielgorzelniak3209]

Please dont compare Elon to these mountain indians

[@saketpatel6448]

Don't you compare anyone with him.bcs everyone in this world is single piece.so there is no comparison of anyone with some other

[@shikhasingh8276]

Sherap Therchin very true

[@srinivasraogk4131]

Sonam sir. Tussi great ho. May you keep Achieving & Inspiring, ever. God bless you.

[@swaaaa11]

Buddhist people are So Smart, Intelligent 🙂👌👍🏼

[@mithildixit4416]

Buddhism is from Hinduism that's why my friend. Hindus are the most intelligent ever if they aren't caught up in arguing with Muslims and insulting Pakistanis

[@RameshSharma-lp6di]

Hello sir, I m from Nepal and this the first video I watched from your channel. I really appreciate your vision and your work in extreme circumstances. You have really changed my concept of teaching learning practise. This practise should go worldwide. I really want to you start this system for the whole world. We will support you too. I would love the see the world doing practical science for own-self my own knowledge. I HEARTILY RESPECT YOU SIR AND YOU ARE THE REAL SUPER HERO OF THE WORLD AS SEEN ON TV AND MOVIES.

[@farhan9850]

meanwhile other politicians are still fighting for if the global warming is real or myth. hats off to this guy and respect. actions speak louder than words!

[@sishirbindu5335]

Kamiyabi sirf degree pana nehi hai...uus degree ko kaam pe lagana hi asli kamiyabi hai...you taught us a lot...thanks a million Sir🙏🙏

[@sumsin]

The culture & unity in laddakh is ❤️

[@sdmusicvideos284]

U r highly appreciated for this noble work sir. May lord buddha bless u to live a happy and long life. Full support from Sadak Chakma ,Mizoram,India

[@Sangeychhonjin]

Sir Sonam Wangchuk and the whole team, God bless you.

[@ABFC23]

Sir, I'm impressed .. I have just heard your name a couple of weeks or so in a newspaper and then searched in youtube and watched three or four videos . I am emotional .. finding a great educated person working not for the self well beings but for the neigbours and for the country. I salute you sir... may God bless you to work for the people for 100 years .. from West Bengal , INDIA.

[@talice9277]

I am a tibetan from France 🇫🇷. I am truly surprised by this !!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@PAPA.-_RANJEET69]

So beautiful fusion of science and spirituality....... Keep it up sonam ji..... Love from Haryana

[@yogeetadahal8739]

An impressive project based on simple idea, I wish all the Best for the upcoming large scale IceStupa project. It is very true that our region contribute so less to the temperature rise, while we are among the ones who will be effective severely by the climate change! Wishes from Bhutan!

[@samyoolearning9145]

we can use it in many high hill areas in Bhutan and Nepal as well I've never thought about it !

[@malayghodasara6489]

When I visited Ladakh, I was wondering about this green islands....now I came to know how that happened. Jahapanah tussi great ho...tohfa Kabul Karo...

[@Avijit.G]

Sir, you are such a wonderful & amazing person..in short, you have done the impossible, your selfless love for nature & efforts has brought a Smile to our mother Earth..💐🙏🙏

[@TheMotorman1981]

Congratulations Sir on your achievement..Its indeed a big moment for the people of Laddakh.

[@jyothindev]

This man should part of government for the development of the country!

[@raju9377]

Absolutely respected and amazing to see. We r proud of all of u. U r part and parcel of our country and your traditions and cultures are very very nice.

[@chintupods]

Sonam Sir, thank you very much for utilizing your intellect and wisdom to improve the lives of the people in Ladakh!

[@rajivji478]

Carriminati has 2M subscribers And Sonam wangdu 29k This is the reason why india behind

[@nitinbansal7825]

जस्ट चिल्ल was thinking same

[@drsparky]

Wangchuk not wangdu

[@human_first3112]

Absltly right.. People only want masala but don't want the information which can change our life..

[@hanugh4181]

Now carry has 10million 😁😁😁

[@allaboutgk1134]

Now he has 19 million

[@nexuxjs]

hello Sir , SatSriAkal, its great art n gift for our farmers . Thanks alot.

[@ketanbhatt8372]

Sonamji, is genius. No words can compare his ability. Hats of to you and Salute to you, Sir.

[@varunnair9896]

he is a great thought leader. Excellent engineer. Brilliant teacher. Amazing human being who thinks of the betterment of others. He should be our presidential candidate and hope he be a president of India someday! It will be a such a great gesture of the govt to silence anyone who thinks Ladakh is not India! Who agrees with me? Support me in this cause! Jai Hind! Jai Jawan, Jai Kissan and Jai Engineer!

[@ashoksharma31]

Native if concern will find solution unimaginable i.e SONAM WANGCHUK he not only did solve water issue also paved way , He surely deserves award.

[@sonam.a6557]

Sir congratulations for ice stupa I really appreciate ur work.....

[@sunillalwani4022]

Amazing achievement, go with nature that's the way we all should do

[@shubham1vishwakarma]

Great great, he is working a good job we are proud of you sir ,he is serving his motherland we have to become like him,who want to become like him 👍👍👍🙏😗

[@crickettopshorts8221]

Sir. I have a huge respect for you. I have just discovered your video on KZbin.

[@crickettopshorts8221]

I completely agree that education nowadays is set more toward paper study and not the necessary education thats required to solve our daily social issues. I admire you.

[@saurabh0683]

Shaun Ahsan I appreciate ur thoughts but may be we r missing something n yet realising something how about acting. y not watering some tree by road? but in any case wen I see some instances like these I feel finding my Indian roots. that is helping everyone. n not necessarily Indian root only. this is my planet n I have to do something for her. n only question is wat can do for my n ur mother earth

[@Shaym2023]

सोनम सर आपके सकारात्मक प्रयासों को ह्रदय से सलाम।लदाख जैसी दुर्गम स्थान से निकल कर अपने विज्ञान का जिस प्रकार प्रयोग कर लदाखी वासियो के जीवन को जल स्तुपा के रूप में जो अमूल्य निधि से परिचित कराया है वो काबिले तारीफ है।सल्यूट

[@mayankuniyal408]

Watching in 2021 Huge Respect 👏

[@sarmisthadas6703]

Whole world could learn from you . You are our assets . Live long healthy and happily . 💖💖💖💖

[@iftikharali2751]

Sir, this is your own channel. I can belive. If it is ur own it would be my goodness. To connect to you. Salute you from Pakistan. lots of Love

[@galshev]

Гениально просто! Слава умным людям! Fantastic! Genius!

[@UlT989]

A person who uses basic science for welfare of society. This man is really satisfying the definition of engineer.

[@threeangels4819]

Mr. Sonam very proud of you, superb work towards the community.

[@landofmountainofficial8356]

I've huge respect for u sir 🙏

[@kramicksaha1070]

u r the biggest inspiration of the next generation... n I have a great respect for you

[@utkarshshirode4839]

Sonam Wangchuk you are truly inspirational person. I feel motivated when I listen to you. May God bless your efforts to make this world wonderful place.

[@boyofindia8326]

We proud to you sir🙏, you make India name illuminating.🇮🇳

[@nitinpratapsinghdeol9808]

You are an inspiration sir 🙏🏻 India needs more people like you.

[@jatinderkumar4352]

my great India and my great people

[@ramyaramya1919]

Sir u r a true inspiration. Being an engineer u hv dedicated ur life for the state and improving the state. Hats off👌🏻👏🙌🙏

[@prabhatkumar-qp5vr]

Excellent venture....more importantly it is prime example of actual educated, if you able to solve the problems which comes in front of you anywhere .....instead of hiding from the harsh realities and move to comfort zone....keep it up this actual real sense of education which is to improve our as well as others lives through the available resources👌👍👍

[@tsewangstanzin4618]

sir congratulation for your successful project of this ice stupa which will be beneficial for all ladakhi .......

[@eCivilTech]

There are some real life hero among us... Sonam Sir is one of them... God bless him.

[@user-gn1pf8ug6p]

Sir, You are great... We should respect nature, we must respect nature... Love U sir... 🙏🚩🇮🇳🤗

[@KrishnaTiwari-co8er]

This man is our national treasure.... Salute u sir🙏🙏

[@satyajitkr.kushwaha6565]

Sir, I feel that you are one of the best nature and humanity lovers.

[@chamthinx4035]

sir your truly inspiration for youth of indian and specially ladakhis.. i'm glad india has a potential to change anything. jai hind proud to be indian.

[@luckypraviddpofficial7417]

From Bihar i support sonam wangchuk

[@sanjaychoudhary809]

Watching this video is treat to eyes...feeling really proud, motivated and encouraged to do something for the society and humanity..

[@rocketry100]

Outstanding work - well done - a great lesson to all - simple & effective

[@MrSamantsingh]

Sonam wangchuk.. I pay my respects to you.

[@mimi-qx9wf]

I dont understand people unliking this video... everything about it is amazing and beyond praise ♥️

[@edobaria]

After 5 years in this lockdown I came to know about such wonderful manmade creation... hates off to you sir...You are excellent....

[@joffinjoseph]

Huge respect for you from bottom of my heart Sir

[@sagarmeena0210]

what a innovative idea....congratulation on successfully completing the project.

[@vinisharma5575]

Proud on you sir! You are the real inspiration for everyone

[@shivampal6294]

Proud of you sir..... This world and humanity needs you. Please keep it up. Jay hind 🇮🇳

[@fergalfarrelly8545]

Extremely cheap engineering solution. I love it!