Innovation

After sewage contaminated drinking water in Indore, an IIT-M startup is using robots and AI to detect pipeline leaks before disasters strike.

In 2025, Indian innovators solved everyday problems people live with daily, from unsafe water and heat stress to mobility and disease testing. These 10 ideas show how thoughtful design can change lives, one solution at a time.

Founded by IIT–IIM alumni, DeHaat has grown from a village pilot into one of India’s largest agritech platforms, integrating AI advisory, inputs, and market access for smallholders.

Fitted with an affordable bionic arm made in Hyderabad, Vamsi Kolapaka and many others like him are reclaiming dignity, livelihoods, and everyday freedom.

From free Wi-Fi and SOS call boxes to flood alerts and real-time surveillance, these smart poles act as on-street extensions of the city’s control room.

Discover how IAS officer Sandip Jacques expertly managed the St Francis Xavier Exposition by implementing AI technology for crowd control and strategic delegation across multiple departments. His innovative approach ensured the success of the event without any mishaps.

A pocket-sized soil testing device, NutriSens is giving farmers real-time insights, cutting fertiliser misuse, empowering rural women entrepreneurs, and putting scientific soil health data in every farmer’s hands.

During an experiential learning project, 13-year-old Haasini taught English at a government school and saw how children learn when classrooms feel playful, safe, and expressive. Her Children’s Day letter calls for listening to students as India shapes the future of education.

From Bengaluru, iGowise Mobility is changing urban transport with its self-balancing electric trike. Designed for safety, stability, and comfort, the trike empowers delivery workers, commuters, and micro-entrepreneurs to travel confidently even on India’s toughest streets.

BookWater, founded by Bharath and Balachander, uses QR codes and IoT sensors to track water quality, reuse cycles, and plastic safety in Chennai’s water cans. With 3000 users and 50000 cans monitored monthly, the startup is improving public health while promoting recycling and sustainable water delivery.