Beyond the boundaries of formal institutions, a large number of individuals in the informal sector have been engaged in innovative technological pursuits of their own. Over the last two decades, the National Innovation Foundation - India (NIF) has been earnestly scouting and documenting such technological ideas and innovations of the people at the grassroots and school students from all parts of the country to identify the novel innovations and practices to be taken forward for incubation.

This portal is an initiative of the NIF to bring into the public domain the database of technological ideas, innovations and herbal knowledge available with it. These innovations pertain to various domains such as agricultural machinery, household gadgets, energy, transport, electronics, and communication, general utility, plant varieties, herbal plant protection practices, herbal veterinary practices, among others.

NIF encourages MSMEs and Entrepreneurs to explore the portal, identify innovations for manufacturing and/or marketing, and get in touch for further discussion. Other visitors such as researchers, readers, etc may relish going through the creative work undertaken by grassroots innovators and school students from all parts of the country.

Innovations

  
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Herbal Treatment for Appetite stimulant

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested herbal appetizer Ingredients: 500 g Fruit of Kambai ( Solanum nigrum L.). Preparation: Collect fruit of kambai and consume it.Dosage/Application: Consume fruit of kambai… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Cold

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cold. Disease symptoms: Runny or stuffy nose, shivers or changes in body temperature, sneezing, fatigue.   Ingredients: 2-3 cloves of Lahsun (Allium sativum L.), 1… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Cough

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough. Disease symptoms: Wheezing, hoarseness, coughing, sore throat. Ingredients: 1-2 Bulb of onion (Allium cepa L.) and 2-3 spoon of Honey.  Preparation: Crush the bulb to extract the juice and add… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Haematuria

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for haematuria. Disease symptoms: Blood in urine.Ingredients: 1 basketful fresh leaves of Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. ex DC.). Preparation: Collect and wash the leaves.  Dosage/ Application: Feed the… View More

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