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 Remedy to Increase Hair Growth

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment to increase hair growth.Ingredients: 20 g whole plant of Kaithonni (Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.), 20 g flowers of Spanish jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum L.), 20 g leaves of Hibiscus… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Cold

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cold. Disease symptoms: Runny nose, coughing.Ingredients: 5 g bulb of Pyaj (Allium cepa L.). Preparation: Crush the bulb and extract the juice and add 7 drops of… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Heat Exhaustion

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for heat exhaustion. Disease symptoms: Heavy sweating, high body temperature, fever, muscle pain, fatigue   Ingredients: Leaves of Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.)Preparation: Crush handful leaves and collect paste.Dosage/Application: Apply the… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Diarrhoea

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diarrhoea. Disease symptoms: Frequent loose and watery motion, loss of appetite, malaise Ingredients: 500 g bark of Sag (Tectona grandis L.f.).Preparation: Crush and soak the bark in one… View More

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