Innovation

A former engineer, Lokesh Patade switched careers to introduce geranium cultivation in Chhattisgarh—creating eco-friendly air fresheners and inspiring rural change.

Discover how India is using AI-powered camera traps, drones, and apps to combat poaching and protect wildlife. Here are five innovative tools making a difference.

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.

Aditya Pingale, a young inventor from Maharashtra, created KrushiBot, a low-cost, mobile-controlled robot designed to help farmers reduce the physical strain of pesticide spraying. Explore how this innovative solution can improve agriculture in rural India.

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!

What happens when two young engineers with no farming background land in rural India armed with drones and curiosity? Amandeep Panwar and Rishabh Choudhary were not looking to change agriculture, but a few unexpected questions from farmers set them on a path that took root in the most surprising way.

These low-energy, affordable, user-friendly products that people can install without hiring engineers or technicians can tackle the current heat crisis.

With smartphones in hand and curiosity in their eyes, today’s children are exploring nature up close. Technology is turning their discoveries into meaningful actions, helping protect local biodiversity and inspiring a deeper bond with the environment.

When Yavatmal farmer Sunil Kolpe faced declining yields and no loan support, he sold his wife’s jewellery, bought 16 buffaloes, and built a smart dairy — complete with a milk ATM, ice cream parlour, and 250 loyal customers.

In Madhya Pradesh, Anand Jain’s 16-acre farm utilises agrivoltaics to produce crops and solar power without sacrificing arable land. This innovative dual-use technology provides a sustainable farming model and supplies about 25,000 units of electricity to the grid daily.