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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor operated soil scrapper and lifter | Kuldeep Singh, Mansa, Punjab | — | — | — |
| BamHum – a bamboo wind musical instrument | Moa Subong, Dimapur, Nagaland | — | — | — |
| Areca nut polisher | Lalbiakzuala Ralte and Lalpiangliana Sailo, Aizawl, Mizoram | — | — | — |
| Bamboo Splint making machine | Lalbiakzuala Ralte & Lalpiangliana Sailo, Aizawl, Mizoram | — | — | — |
| Turmeric/Ginger Planter | Indrajit Balvirsingh Khas, Aurangabad, Maharashtra | — | — | — |
| Tractor operated blowing orchard sprayer | Rajendra Chhabulal Jadhav, Nasik, Maharashtra | — | — | — |
| Multi Tree climber | D N Venkat, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | — | — | — |
| Borewell Scanner | Girish Badragond, Bangalore, Karnataka | — | — | — |
| Energy efficient stove | V Jayprakash, Kozhikode, Kerala | — | — | — |
| Tender coconut breaker and instant cooler | Vinod Mahadeviah, Bangalore, Karnataka | — | — | — |