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 Urinary Problems

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for urinary problems.Disease symptoms:  Burning sensation while urinating, pain in the back or lower abdomen, cloudy foul-smelling urineIngredients: Jalkumbhi (Pontederia crassipes Mart.).Preparation: Grind the leaves and… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Constipation

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for constipation.Disease symptoms: Difficult and painful defecation, hard stoolsIngredients: 5 g gum Palash (Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze).Preparation: Extract the gum.Dosage/application: Consume this gum with lukewarm water.Ingredient availability: Plant is… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Piles

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for piles.Disease symptoms: Painful lump near the anus, bleeding during defecation, chronic constipation. Ingredients: 2-3 fruits of Lau (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.) and 1 spoon Sugar.… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Sprain

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for sprain.   Disease symptoms: Pain, inflammation, swelling, tenderness, bruising  Ingredients: 100 g leaves of Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn. Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the leaves to… View More

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