Sonam Wangchuk, the inspiration behind Aamir Khan’s “Phunsukh Wangdu” character in the film 3 Idiots has gained further global recognition bagging the prestigious Rolex Awards for Enterprise 2016.
Sonam Wangchuk lives and works in the Ladakh region of India, high in the Himalayas. This harsh mountain area is experiencing acute water shortages due to climate change. Sonam, who is an engineer and educator, found a simple but ingenious way to store water using artificial glaciers that will irrigate trees and crops.