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 Cat Bite

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for a cat bite.Disease symptoms: Puncture wounds, lacerations, frothing, bleeding, swelling, pain.   Ingredients: 5-10 g seeds of Kuppamanjal (Bixa orellana L.).Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the seeds to… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Diabetes

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes. Disease symptoms: Weakness, frequent urination, weight loss, slow-healing wounds.Ingredients: Leaves of Gudmad patti (Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex Sm.)Preparation: Grind the leaves are ground to… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Dysentery

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery. Disease symptoms: Blood and mucus in stools, weakness, dehydration Ingredients: One handful of the leaves of Indian pennywort (Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.). Preparation: Boil… View More

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Herbal Treatment for Ectoparasites

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for the ectoparasites.Disease symptoms: Itchy skin, flea dirt, excessive scratching, licking, biting at skin Ingredients: 1 kg leaves of Arni (Clerodendrum phlomidis L.f.). Preparation: Dry and… View More

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