Monday, April 6, 2009

My Technology - Peek into some Indian Grassroot Innovations

I came across this amazing set of videos on grassroot innovations in India. I'm posting some of the interesting ones here.

An umbrella that blocks 80% of UV radiation


A non-electric paddle-driven washing machine


A bicycle that runs faster on bumpy roads


A remote control to burn crackers and avoid fire accidents



Honey Bee Network maintains the biggest database on Indian grassroot innovations & contemporary/traditional innovative practices.
http://knownetgrin.honeybee.org/innovation_database.asp

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