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Building India’s Digital Farm Infrastructure: Scaling Advisory, Inputs & Markets to 1.8 Million Farmers
What began as a grassroots effort in eastern India now supports 1.8 million farmers across 12 states. DeHaat is transforming Indian agriculture by combining AI-driven crop advisory with on-ground service centres and direct market access.
Read MoreThese High-Tech ‘Plastic’ Bottles Decompose in 180 Days
This Kerala startup has developed bottles that decompose in just 180 days! Made from sugarcane and corn-derived PLA, these […]
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From Fields to Flight Paths: Women Drone Pilots Enable Precision Spraying on 4,000+ Acres of Farmland
Women-led agricultural drone initiatives across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Chhattisgarh demonstrate how precision spraying can transform farming outcomes. Through certified training and service-based models, rural women deployed drones across 4,000+ acres, reducing water use by up to 90 percent, cutting spraying time to minutes per acre, increasing crop yields, and generating sustainable rural incomes.
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Tonk’s AI Leap: How a Small District is Redefining Learning Outcomes in Rural India
Tonk District, under the leadership of Dr Saumya Jha (Former District Manager, Tonk) launched PadhaiWithAI, an AI-powered personalised learning platform to tackle poor math outcomes in government schools. Within six weeks, the initiative significantly improved pass rates and high-achiever performance. The scalable model offers a powerful solution for bridging learning gaps in rural India’s education system.
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Teaching with a Heart of Code: How a Humanoid Robot is Powering Rural Classrooms in Karnataka
In Sirsi, Karnataka, physics professor Akshay Mashelkar has developed ‘Shiksha’—a humanoid robot that teaches students in rural schools using interactive lessons and local languages. Built with minimal funding and immense ingenuity, the robot is now used in over 25 schools, helping bridge educational gaps and making learning more engaging for young children in underserved areas.
Read MoreAI Meets Academia: Transforming Study Abroad With Data and Insight
Founded by three IITians, Ambitio is transforming the way Indian students apply to universities abroad. Its AI-based platform has […]
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A Patient-Owned Digital Health Records Platform Serving 40,000+ Users Across India
A patient-owned, mobile-based digital health records platform enabling 40,000+ users in India to securely store, organise, and share medical histories across care settings. By supporting medication adherence, vaccination tracking, and ABDM-linked health identities, the platform improves care continuity, reduces information gaps, and strengthens informed clinical decision-making for individuals and families.
Read MoreThis Clip-On Tech Turns Any AC Into an Air Purifier, Cuts Indoor Pollution by 80% in 30 Minutes
Developed by an IIT-B graduate and tested at IIT Kanpur, AIRTH is a ₹3,000 clip-on device that converts existing air conditioners into HEPA-grade air purifiers. Using a three-stage filtration system and the AC’s own airflow, it cuts indoor pollution by up to 80% in 30 minutes—without additional electricity—bringing clean air within reach for thousands of Indian households.
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At One-Tenth the Global Cost, an Indian-Built Bionic Arm Is Reversing Disability-Linked Income Loss
KalArm is an indigenously developed myoelectric bionic arm that delivers advanced prosthetic functionality at one-tenth the global cost. By combining domestic manufacturing, modular design, and structured rehabilitation, the technology has enabled persons with upper-limb loss to regain daily independence and transition from welfare dependence to sustained livelihoods, demonstrating a scalable model for inclusive assistive healthcare in India.
Read MoreCooling Without the Carbon Cost: The BLDC Super Fan Reducing India’s Power Footprint
India uses nearly 40 million ceiling fans every year, yet most still rely on inefficient AC motors. Nanotechnology researcher Mayur Sundararajan’s Super Fan replaces them with BLDC technology, cutting electricity use by up to 60% while delivering higher airflow, stable performance during voltage drops, and large-scale reductions in household energy demand and carbon emissions.
Read MoreLow-Cost, All-Direction Wind Turbine Enables Decentralised Power Generation
Designed for low-wind Indian conditions, this 1 kW portable wind turbine generates up to 300 units of electricity per month by operating just 10 hours a day, even at wind speeds as low as 1.5 m/s. Costing under ₹50,000, the system enables decentralised, long-life household power from terraces or balconies, offering a viable alternative to grid-dependent electricity.
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From Sea to Fuel: How Indian Researchers Are Turning Seaweed into Clean Energy
An Indian marine bioenergy initiative is converting seaweed into high-energy biofuels using mechanised ocean farming and hydrothermal liquefaction. By producing carbon-neutral fuel without using land or freshwater, the model demonstrates how ocean-based biomass can strengthen India’s climate action, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and support long-term energy security.
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