Innovation

Dr Anil K Rajvanshi, the man behind the e-rickshaws and biomass gasifiers, was awarded the Padma Shri this year for his work in the field of renewable energy research.

Dr Lal Singh, founder of the Himalayan Research Group, has innovated a Solar Hamam that delivers buckets of hot water to thousands of families living in remote Himachal Pradesh, even at temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius

Raju Mupparapu from Telangana has innovated a device that can cut down electricity bills by up to 30%, helping several villages in his state. Watch his story here.

Co-founded by Prabhdeep Singh, medical startup StanPlus offers a 15-mins ambulance delivery service to patients and even operates its own fleet of Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances.

Manipur-based Maidem Deben Singh’s innovative biomass smokeless stove can cook and dry meat and vegetables, saving hundreds of lives

Bengaluru-based Leucine Rich Bio Pvt Ltd developed BugSpeaks — a kit that analyses microbiomes in the human intestine and provides recommendations to re-balance the gut microbiome.

Scientists at IIT-KGP have developed a highly accurate, portable, yet user-friendly, affordable and non-invasive device for detecting oral cancer.

Abdul Khadar Nadakattin from Dharwad in Karnataka has 24 innovations under his belt. The niche but problem-solving machines and innovations help farmers with everyday solutions and have also increased their yield up to 25 per cent

A mobile and ecofriendly crematorium has been designed by Punjab's Harjinder Singh Cheema with the help of IIT Ropar.

Siddhant Tawarawala, founder of Peeschute, has devised a unisex disposable urine bag that has helped thousands so far relieve themselves without the bother of spilling.