Trupti Jain is a visionary leader in sustainable agriculture and water
management, with over three decades of expertise in gender-focused
development across India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. She is the innovator
behind Bhungroo, a revolutionary rainwater harvesting system that has
enhanced food security, empowered women farmers, and mitigated the
challenges of droughts and floods. Her pioneering work has earned her
prestigious accolades, including the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award
(2017) and the Gender Just Climate Solutions Award (2018). A Fulbright
Scholar and UN speaker, her efforts highlight the transformative
potential of innovation and equality in fostering global progress. Trupti Jain is a visionary leader in sustainable agriculture and water management, with over three decades of expertise in gender-focused development across India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. She is the innovator behind Bhungroo, a revolutionary rainwater harvesting system that has enhanced food security, empowered women farmers, and mitigated the challenges of droughts and floods. Her pioneering work has earned her prestigious accolades, including the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award (2017) and the Gender Just Climate Solutions Award (2018). A Fulbright Scholar and UN speaker, Trupti’s efforts highlight the transformative potential of innovation and equality in fostering global progress. 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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