Innovation

When Sundeep Talwar met a young boy who lost his mobility in an accident, he refused to stop at sympathy. His idea sparked NeoBolt — a motorised wheelchair that’s now helping over 7,000 people across India move freely, earn a living, and live with dignity.

In Chennai, women drive dark green e-autos selling fresh vegetables — packed not in plastic, but in bright yellow manjapai cloth bags. This eco-friendly project empowers women, revives tradition, and tackles plastic waste.

Supported by her family, 63-year-old Shubha Bhatnagar from Mainpuri is revolutionising saffron farming through Shubhavni SmartFarms — an IoT-powered indoor setup that empowers rural women and redefines agritech innovation.

From a clay fridge that runs without electricity to a Rs 250 bulb lighting up villages — these everyday Indian innovations are proof that big change can begin with small, sustainable ideas that make life easier and greener for everyone.

What if furniture could grow, not be built? In Mumbai, architects Bhakti Loonawat and Suyash Sawant launched ‘Anomalia’ to turn mushrooms into consoles, blocks, and textiles — light, durable pieces that challenge how we think about design.

When Sruthi Babu saw a paralysed man struggle for dignity, she built Sahayatha — a wheelchair with a built-in toilet that’s changing lives worldwide.

Jai Dhar, founder of Nirvana Being in Delhi, suffered due to the highly polluted air in the National Capital. So, he innovated air filters that can easily fit into one's AC in simple steps.

“Our mission is to augment — not replace — human policing,” says Harssh Poddar, SP Nagpur Rural and MARVEL’s CEO. Here is how this AI tool can analyse patterns humans might miss, enabling faster and more accurate decisions.

From 3D-printed rockets and disaster drones to AI-driven policing, India’s homegrown innovations are reshaping security under Viksit Bharat.

From a student who built a solar bulb on his terrace to engineers empowering tribal villages, meet seven remarkable Indians turning sunlight into safety, dignity, and opportunity for communities where the grid never reached.