Petrol Pump in Tamil Nadu abides by the norms of Social Distancing to stop the spread of Coronavirus

Petrol pumps, being under essential services, are exempted from following the protocols of the lockdown period. Therefore, it is very important to comply with the rules of social distancing here at the fuel stations to stop the spread of the disease. A petrol pump in Madurai, Tamil Nadu has set up an example for others … Continue reading →

How does Social Distancing look like in rural India?

    While the cities are busy adopting newer ways to avoid the spread of Coronavirus, people from rural India have been continuously surprising us with their flexibility to change habits overnight and maintain social distancing to protect themselves as well as their villages. People from various tribal villages of Chhattisgarh and Bihar are religiously … Continue reading →

Kerala ration shop uses a PVC pipe to ensure a no-touch supply of commodities

A very innovative and simple way of social distancing has been followed by a ration shop in Kerala which not only inspired shopkeepers of his state but also vendors from neighboring states to follow his unique technique. The shop got a one meter long and 7cm wide PVC pipe attached to the side of the … Continue reading →

Foot-operated hand washing machine to stop the spread of Covid-19

  The Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh has successfully designed a foot-operated water tap and liquid soap dispenser system to avoid the spread of the novel Coronavirus among people washing hands in public places. It is a well-known fact now that taps are capable of contributing a lot to the spread of the disease … Continue reading →

Celebrating freedom from inertia: story of a school teacher

There are many ways in which one can celebrate Independence Day.  One can pay tribute to those who sacrifice their lives for our freedom or continue to protect our freedom from various internal and external threats.   One can also celebrate the festival of independence by recognizing the outstanding achievers who are trying their best to … Continue reading →

IMC inclusive innovation awards

Announcement   Sristi, as knowledge partners of  IMC, is making a joint call for IMC Inclusive Innovation Awards 2017 for GENZ-Special Award for the Young Innovator Category (Age group 13 – 23 years). 2017 is the fourth cycle of the Award.  The first three cycles evinced, high level of interest and participation from grassroot innovators across the country. The … Continue reading →

Dissemination of frugal methods needed for innovative India

Farmers in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra grow okra as border plantation to their cotton crops and have successfully managed to control the pest menace by using the traditional practise of burying the okra in the ground, says Prof Anil K Gupta. Gupta, who teaches at the IIM-Ahmedabad and the founder of the National Innovation Foundation … Continue reading →

Grassroots Innovation: Minds On the Margin Are Not Marginal Minds

A moral dilemma gripped Professor Gupta when he was invited by the Bangladeshi government to help restructure their agricultural sector in 1985. He noticed how the marginalized farmers were being paid poorly for their otherwise unmatched knowledge. The gross injustice of this constant imbalance led Professor Gupta to found what would turn into a resounding … Continue reading →