Rooted in Tomorrow: Where Tradition Meets Technology | Dhandu Surya Sumanth | TEDxYouth@CIRS
In Rooted in Tomorrow, Sumanth D. S. takes us on a journey where the plough meets the pixel — where age-old farming wisdom embraces the precision of modern technology.He begins with a verse from the Atharvaveda: “The Earth is my mother, and I am her son.” With this timeless reminder, he reflects on the growing vulnerabilities of agriculture — the unpredictable rains, the shrinking resources, the tired soil, and the resilient pests that threaten our future.Yet amid this uncertainty, Sumanth finds hope — not just in machines and data, but in the union of insight and innovation.He shows how technology is stepping into the farmer’s hands as a shield of resilience.The talk celebrates a powerful idea — that the future of farming lies not in choosing between the old and the new, but in weaving them together. As an ancient Sanskrit verse reminds us, “When ancient wisdom unites with the new, it sparks a flame of thought for the welfare of the world.”This is not just a story of agriculture — it is a story of revival, balance, and belief. A story of how India’s roots are reaching forward, nurturing tomorrow. Dhandu Surya Sumanth, with 21 years of multi-industry experience, leads the ₹700+ crore Government Business Unit at Kshema General Insurance. A founding member and board director in fintech and insurance firms, including OMDC, he has driven innovation and disruption in India’s largest insurance scheme, setting industry benchmarks and overseeing 600+ professionals nationwide. 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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