1. Mitticool Refrigerator – Gujarat
Crafted by Mansukhbhai Prajapati, this eco-friendly fridge is made entirely of clay and uses no electricity. It keeps fruits, vegetables, and milk fresh for days—ideal for rural homes with limited power access. It’s now exported globally!
2. Bicycle Washing Machine – Maharashtra
Students from a village in Maharashtra invented a washing machine powered by a bicycle. Just pedal, and it rotates the drum. No electricity, no bills—just innovation born out of necessity.
3. Tree Climbing Device – Tamil Nadu
A young farmer named M. Anbarasu designed a simple iron device that makes climbing tall coconut trees faster and safer. It’s now used in several southern states and prevents accidents during harvest.
4. Bullock-Powered Sprayer – Rajasthan
Farmers in Rajasthan devised a sprayer attached to bullock carts to cover large fields without tractors. It saves fuel, costs less, and works well for small landholders.
5. Water Wheel for Transport – Bihar
In flood-prone areas of Bihar, locals turned discarded oil drums into makeshift floating carts to carry essentials across submerged roads—turning adversity into action.
6. Solar Iron Press – Uttar Pradesh
A blacksmith in UP built a solar-powered iron box using scrap metal and mirror reflectors. It heats in sunlight and replaces coal-based press boxes used by dhobis.
7. Mobile Flour Mill – Madhya Pradesh
Villagers in MP built a portable flour mill powered by a small generator. Now, instead of walking miles, people get grains ground right outside their homes.
Why This Matters
These innovations don’t just solve local problems—they reflect India’s raw genius. With the right exposure and support, these ideas could inspire sustainable tech worldwide. Desi jugaad isn’t just survival—it’s silent brilliance waiting to roar.
