Discover Grassroot Innovations driven by real-world challenges and community-led problem solving.
Department of Science and Technology (DST) has taken several new initiatives for promoting innovation, supporting cutting-edge research, attracting the youth towards science, improving the ease of doing science, and fostering international collaborations. The department has aligned its activities with the National Agenda of the Government towards Make in India, Startup India, Digital India, Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat, etc, and has moved ahead with several achievements.
| Title of Innovation | Innovator's Name | Research Area | Implementing Organization | Funding Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Sprayer | Mansukhbhai Jagani, Amreli | — | — | — |
| Stapler for buttons | Dev Desai; Pranav S.; Sayan Chaudhary | — | — | — |
| Solar wetland leveller and trimmer | S.A.Sivasoorya | — | — | — |
| Smart device for rag picking | Subhra Suchismita Patel; Maidari Devi | — | — | — |
| Detection system in vehicles for speed breakers much in advance | Iqrar Rashid Dar | — | — | — |
| Brush and other devices for archaeological studies | Aman Kunder | — | — | — |
| Mosquito net with mild electric shock | A Lakshmana Rao; A James; Hridyesh | — | — | — |
| Nail polish which indicates drugs/alcohol in drinks to prevent molestation | Golakh Mohapatra; Siba Prasad Satapathy | — | — | — |
| Gadget that helps people suffering from restless leg syndrome | Aditi Bagri | — | — | — |
| Wearable indicator to ensure body hydration | Harsha Satpathy | — | — | — |