Tech innovation

Developed by Indian engineers to address critical gaps in neonatal care, NemoCare Raksha enables continuous, ICU-grade monitoring of newborns — even in resource-constrained hospitals.

From securing digital systems to guiding students abroad, from pioneering child health tools to preventing blindness — India’s frontier tech is solving urgent global problems with affordable, scalable innovations that touch lives worldwide.

Sushil Reddy and his electric vehicles are unmistakable as they breeze across Indian cities. But how conducive is an EV? What about range anxiety and charging points, and mileage? He shares.

“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.

Frontier tech has the power to reshape economies, societies, and the future of work. Is India well-positioned to ride this wave of transformation? We meet the changemakers making this possible, while also looking towards other breakthroughs in this field.

The Leap 300 model helps families escape extreme poverty in just 300 days through app-based selection, skill training, and business mentoring. With a 91% success rate, it enables participants to build sustainable livelihoods, boost incomes, and break generational poverty cycles.

From designing tools to exploring ideas, Hari Parameswaran’s life has been a steady pursuit of making science less abstract. Now 84, he’s crafted 25 innovative kits — including a mini microscope — that give children not answers, but access. His Bengaluru home remains a hub of experimentation and possibility.

In 2024, Bengaluru’s water crisis — worsened by inadequate monsoons and rapid urban growth — exposed deep mismanagement. Dr Rohit Nara’s AI-enabled solutions, including smart metres and dynamic billing, helped cut water bills by 55 percent and reduce consumption by 35 percent.

Kamakhya Railway Station in Assam becomes the first in India to use drones for cleaning and sanitation. A major leap for Indian Railways, see in photos!

Frustrated by the unpredictable nature of Chennai's ‘share auto’ system, three college friends — Jaishankar, Amal, and Asfaq — decided to create a solution. They developed two apps: QPo Shareride for passengers and QPo Driver for drivers.