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 Cataract

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cataract Disease symptoms: Blurry vision, Sensitivity to light, Watery eyes.Ingredients: 1 flower of hatisur (Heliotropium indicum L.) and 1 drop of salt… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Dandruff

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dandruff.Disease symptoms: White flakes on shoulders, itchy scalp, eyebrow rash.Ingredients: 2- 3 fruits of Awla (Phyllanthus emblica L.), 30 g fruit of Ritha (Sapindus trifoliatus L.), 50… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Jaundice

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for jaundice.Disease symptoms:  Fever, yellowish decolouration of body, eyes and urine.Ingredients: 25 leaves of Bandhaniya (Scoparia dulcis L.).Preparation: Crush the leaves to prepare a paste.Dosage/Application: Consume 2… View More

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Accessories for Brick-Tiling Workers on the Head

Laborers are required to carry bricks on their heads, which is often uncomfortable and dangerous. A student noticed the issue and devised a pain-relieving device. The device features two brick… View More

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