Innovation

From drones monitoring farmlands to biofertilisers nurturing the soil, these farmer-led innovations are transforming Indian agriculture.

In a small village in Karnataka, students are being taught by Shiksha — a humanoid robot built by a young teacher who refused to accept outdated learning methods.

Mumbai’s Angad Daryani turned his battle with asthma into innovation — creating Praan, a made-in-India filterless air purifier that cleans even the most polluted spaces without costly filters.

A unique initiative under Project Chetna is using QR code lockets to reunite missing children and vulnerable adults, including those with Alzheimer’s.

At 23, Kerala’s Ashin P Krishna built Coco-bot, a coconut-harvesting robot making farming safer and creating new income for rural workers.

Bhim Raj Sharma used his daughter’s wedding savings to start the business. With Rs 30 lakh, he set up ‘Gaukriti’ in 2017 and he now earns more than Rs 1 crore.

Inspired by their sons' friendship this mom duo created ‘Buddy Up Network’, a friendship app for people with disabilities.

It takes more than one generation to make the living root bridge possible. Here’s how Meghayala might have found a solution for improved access in flood-prone regions.

‘Veyil’ is a unique app developed in Kerala that helps public transport users find the shadiest side of the bus for a more comfortable journey.

Jacob Thekkekara, Azim Hashmi, Abdul Hadi Mutheri have designed a solar-powered tricycle for transporting goods. With variable gears and all-wheel braking, the vehicle can carry up to 300 kg weight.