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 Ringworm

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for ringworm.Disease symptoms: Itchy skin, red ring-shaped rashes.Ingredients: 10 g leaves of Seemai agathi (Sesbania speciosa Taub. ex Engl.), bulb of Garlic (Allium sativum L.).Preparation:… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Toothache

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for toothache. Disease symptoms: Pain, sensitivity Ingredients: Latex of Okand (Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton). Preparation: Collect the latex from Okand plant. Dosage/Application: Apply the latex over the… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Leucorrhoea

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for leucorrhoea.Disease symptoms: White discharge of mucus in womenIngredients: 50 g Fresh leaves of Agyat ghas (Amaranthus viridis L.)Preparation: Wash and grind leaves to… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Cough

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough. Disease symptoms: Shortness of breath, wheezing, itching throat.  Ingredients: 50 g bark of Anar (Punica granatum L.), 12 fruits of… View More

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