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 Hair Fall

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for hair fall.Disease symptoms: Bald patches, hair loss.Ingredients: Castor oil (Ricinus communis L.).Dosage/Application: Apply the oil on the scalp once daily till cure.Ingredients’ availability: Castor oil is available in… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Retention of Placenta

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for retention of placenta.Disease symptoms: Degenerating fetid membrane hanging from vulva.Ingredients: 2 kg fresh whole plant of Hara Dubh (Cynodon dactylon L.Pers.).Preparation: Collect and wash… View More

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Herbal Treatment of Pyorrhea

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for pyorrhea. Disease symptoms: Bleeding of gums, pain, bad breath.   Ingredients: Leaves of Mango (Mangifera indica L.). Preparation: Grind the leaves to prepare a paste. … View More

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Herbal Treatment for Uterine Prolapse

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for Uterine Prolapse Disease symptoms: Protruding long and red mass of tissue. Ingredients: 250 g fresh roots of Jalkumbhi (Pontederia crassipes Mart.), 100 g Arva chawal… View More

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