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The National Innovation Foundation - India is an autonomous Institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

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NIF’s initiative for converting waste to wealth.

This documentary is regarding an innovation of eco-friendly Ganesha Idols making mould, initially designed by Mr. Arvind Kiyada and later refined by NIF. The innovation reached new heights with the help of Kapse Foundation and its highly dedicated workers. The cow dung based idols have not only given financial aid to economically weaker and specially-abled people but contributed largely in saving the environment from PoP-based Ganesha Idols. Live through the insights and witness the journey of this initiative.

[Grassroots Innovation, Waste to Wealth, Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idols, Sustainable Livelihoods]

#NationalInnovationFoundationIndia #GrassrootsInnovation #WasteToWealth

@dstindia @arvind.c.ranade @mygovindia @ddrjitendrasingh by @nif_india

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The National Innovation Foundation–India (NIF), in collaboration with Uttar Dinajpur Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), West Bengal, organised a one-day training programme on 14 October 2026 to promote the cultivation of the RTB-16 Improved Mustard Variety, developed by grassroots innovator Shri Rajkumar Jain from Rajasthan.

The programme was conducted in the presence of Dr. Surajit Sarkar, Senior Scientist and Head, Uttar Dinajpur KVK, along with Dr. Anjali Sharma, Subject Matter Specialist, and Dr. Debasis Mahata, Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy). NIF-India officials also interacted with farmers and facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions on the improved mustard variety.

Twenty farmers from different villages of Uttar Dinajpur district participated in the programme to learn about the variety’s cultivation potential and its scope for improving agricultural productivity and strengthening farmers’ livelihoods.

As part of this initiative, each participating farmer received 1.125 kg of RTB-16 mustard seeds for conducting participatory on-farm trials (OFTs). These trials will help evaluate the variety’s performance under local agro-climatic conditions and gather valuable feedback from farmers.

This initiative highlights the National Innovation Foundation–India’s continued commitment to identifying, validating, and disseminating grassroots innovations through collaboration with agricultural institutions. By promoting farmer participation and field-level evaluation, the programme aims to contribute to sustainable agriculture, improved productivity, and enhanced rural livelihoods.

RTB-16 Improved Mustard Variety, Grassroots Innovation, Farmer Training, Participatory On-Farm Trials, Agricultural Productivity, Sustainable Agriculture

#NationalInnovationFoundationIndia #GrassrootsInnovation #AgriculturalInnovation #MustardCultivation #FarmerTraining #SustainableAgriculture

@officialicarindia by @nif_india

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A day full of curiosity, discovery and peer-to-peer inspiration at #INSPIREInnovatorsOfTomorrow!

Young inventors turned explainers, sharing their innovations with fellow students and sparking new ideas.

Through platforms like @InspireManak, @IndiaDST is taking science beyond textbooks, encouraging school students to move from “Kya Banoge?” to “Kya Banaoge?”

This can harness the enthusiasm of the next generation of innovators, ready to create solutions for a #ViksitBharat and a #AtmanirbharBharat.

#YoungInnovators #StudentInnovation

@DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @nifindia @arvind_c_ranade @drsandeepbansal @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi by @nif_india

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School students and @inspiremanak scholars who explored new ideas in #12thNLEPC2026, showcased their creative projects and models at Bharat Mandapam.

The exhibition was inaugurated by the Secretary @indiadst Prof. Umesh Waghmare in the presence of Dr. Umesh Kumar Sharma, Head, S&T Capacity Building Division, @indiadst ; Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe Chairman @nif_india; Dr. Arvind C Ranade Director @nif_india and other officials from @indiadst & @nif_india .

It was a celebration of young minds, fresh ideas and the spirit of innovation.

@ddrjitendrasingh @dbt_india @csirindia @moesgoi by @nif_india

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NIF-India Internship Programme 2026–27

The National Innovation Foundation–India invites applications for internships under its Impact Assessment & Public Policy (IAPP) Division.

Eligibility: Students currently pursuing UG/PG programmes in Science and Social Sciences

Duration: Minimum 1 month, extendable up to 6 months.
Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with field studies
Stipend: ₹8,000/month for UG students and ₹10,000/month for PG students
Research Areas: Impact Assessment, Public Policy, Innovation Ecosystems, Sustainable Development and GIS.

Benefits: Certificate, research and field exposure, and access to advanced research tools.

How to Apply: Send a request letter through your college, along with your CV, to mahesh@nifindia.org.

#NIFIndia #Internship2026 #PublicPolicy #ImpactAssessment #Research by @nif_india

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An awareness and sensitization programme on “Grassroots Innovation for Inclusive Development” was organized by the National Innovation Foundation–India in collaboration with EJM College, Leh, engaging 40+ students and faculty members.

The programme showcased grassroots technologies developed by farmers, women, artisans and other innovators, including a Spade-cum-Hoe, Sanitary Napkin Machine, Gas Samovar, Multi-purpose Agricultural Seed Sower and Walnut Peeler. Students were encouraged to identify local challenges, explore innovative solutions and contribute to inclusive and sustainable development. Student ideas were also collected during the programme.

#NationalInnovationFoundationIndia #GrassrootsInnovation #InclusiveDevelopment #Innovation #Ladakh #TechnologyDissemination #StudentInnovation

[National Innovation Foundation–India, Grassroots Innovations, Inclusive and Sustainable Development, EJM College Leh, Ladakh, Technology Dissemination and Social Diffusion, Student Innovation, Rural Technology, Affordable Solutions] by @nif_india

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Technology Dissemination and Innovation Sensitization at Government Polytechnic College, Leh

The National Innovation Foundation–India, in collaboration with Government Polytechnic College, Leh, organised a capacity-building programme on Technology Dissemination and Innovation Sensitization, engaging over 70 students and faculty members.

The programme showcased grassroots innovations in agriculture, household utilities and livelihood activities, highlighting their role in addressing local challenges and generating livelihood opportunities. Participants also learned about NIF-India’s support ecosystem, including idea validation, prototype development, Value Addition and Research & Development (VARD), Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and commercialisation.

The initiative encouraged students to identify local problems, develop innovative solutions and explore opportunities to transform ideas into practical technologies with societal impact.

[Grassroots Innovation, Technology Dissemination, Innovation Sensitization, Student Innovation, Livelihood Generation, IPR Protection, Technology Commercialisation, Leh, Ladakh]

#NationalInnovationFoundationIndia #GrassrootsInnovation #TechnologyDissemination #Innovation #StudentInnovation #Ladakh #LivelihoodGeneration #IPR #SkillDevelopment #NIFIndia by @nif_india

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Grassroots Innovation Promotes Food Processing and Livelihoods in Sikkim

The National Innovation Foundation–India, in collaboration with the Science & Technology Council, Government of Sikkim, organised a two-day hands-on training programme on the Multipurpose Food Processing Machine on 7–8 October 2026 at Sang Tsalamthang Village, Gangtok district, Sikkim.

Under the project “Technology Facilitation and Dissemination of Grassroots Innovations in Rural and Tribal Regions of Sikkim,” around 15 local farmers, villagers and members of Prakriti Self-Help Group (SHG) received practical training facilitated by Shri Prince Kamboj, son of grassroots innovator Shri Dharamveer Kamboj, Haryana.

Participants learned to prepare value-added products, including tomato ketchup, orange squash, chilli sauce, dragon fruit juice, mixed fruit jam, skin gel, Ayurvedic soap and shampoo. The training highlighted the potential of local agricultural resources, especially dragon fruit, for food processing, entrepreneurship and sustainable rural livelihoods.

The National Innovation Foundation–India continues to promote grassroots innovations through technology dissemination, skill development and capacity building to strengthen rural livelihoods.

Grassroots Innovation, Food Processing Technology, Multipurpose Food Processing Machine, Value-Added Products, Dragon Fruit Processing, Rural Livelihoods, Self-Help Groups, Entrepreneurship, Sikkim

#NationalInnovationFoundationIndia #GrassrootsInnovation #FoodProcessing #RuralLivelihoods #Sikkim #ValueAddedProducts #TechnologyDissemination #SkillDevelopment #SelfHelpGroup #RuralEntrepreneurship by @nif_india

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DSD Activities & Hands-on Training | Ladakh

National Innovation Foundation–India, in collaboration with the Directorate of Agriculture, UT Ladakh, conducted a meeting on DSD activities followed by hands-on training at Gupuk Farm, Ladakh, with participation of 16+ officials and field staff.

Sh. Shakeel-Ur-Rehman and Sh. Mansoor Ahmad, Subject Matter Specialist (Agriculture), District Leh, were present.

The training covered two NIF-supported technologies: Spade-cum-Hoe by Refaz Ahmad Wani & Ishfaq and Agricultural Seed Sower by Shahid-ul-Islam Bhat.

Participants were also briefed on NIF-India’s mandate and initiatives for the identification, validation, value addition and dissemination of grassroots innovations, including technological refinement and IP support.

Technologies disseminated:
• Spade-cum-Hoe – 10 units
• Agricultural Seed Sower – 10 units
• Organic Manure Making Machine – 1 unit
• Vegetable Deseeding Machine – 1 unit
• Pneumatic Multi-Crop Sowing Machine (Nursery Seeder, 19 Lines) – 1 unit

The programme aimed to facilitate the adoption and wider dissemination of appropriate grassroots technologies for local agricultural needs and improved farm-level efficiency in Ladakh.

#NationalInnovationFoundationIndia #GrassrootsInnovations #DSD #Ladakh #Agriculture by @nif_india

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Capacity-Building Programme | ITI Bandipora

A capacity-building programme on “Grassroots Innovations and Societal Challenges” was organised in collaboration with ITI Bandipora, with the participation of more than 60 students and faculty members.

The programme aimed to create awareness about grassroots innovations and encourage innovation, out-of-the-box thinking and practical, need-based solutions to local and societal challenges.

Participants were introduced to various technologies available with the National Innovation Foundation–India for dissemination, livelihood generation and technological interventions, particularly for rural communities. Through a detailed presentation, technologies developed by grassroots innovators from across the country were showcased.

The programme also saw students sharing at least 12 engineering ideas addressing local and societal challenges related to agriculture, rural livelihoods, waste management, energy, transportation and everyday problems.

Technologies showcased included:
• Cow Dung Pot Making Machine – Paresh Panchal
• Spade-cum-Hoe – Rifaz and Ishfaq
• Sand Siever – Adnan Ahmad Shah
• Gas Samovar – Shaziz Jan
• Hand Cart for Apple Orchards – Abdul Gani Ahanger
• Walnut Peeler – Mohammad Shafi Ahanger
• Spill-Proof Kangri – Asim Sikander Mir
• Walnut Cracker – Mushtaq Ahmad Dar, among others.

Participants were also introduced to farmers’ varieties recognised and supported through NIF’s innovation ecosystem, including:
• HRMN-99 – Hariman Sharma
• HZKB-1 Improved Brinjal Variety – Lakshmibhai Zulpi
• Nath Jumboo Seedless Grapes Variety – Vithal Nivruti
• Sandip Piyaz Improved Onion Variety – Sandip Vishram Ghole, among others.

The workshop highlighted how local knowledge, creativity and grassroots innovations can be transformed into useful technological solutions, while encouraging participants to identify challenges around them and develop innovative solutions contributing to sustainable livelihoods, rural development and societal transformation.

#NationalInnovationFoundationIndia #GrassrootsInnovations #Innovation #SocietalChallenges #RuralDevelopment #ITI #Bandipora by @nif_india

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Capacity-Building Programme on “Grassroots Innovations and Social Impact”

The National Innovation Foundation–India, in collaboration with ITI Anantnag, conducted a capacity-building programme on “Grassroots Innovations and Social Impact”, engaging more than 70 students.

The programme introduced students to the mandate and activities of National Innovation Foundation–India and various technologies supported under the Technology Dissemination & Social Diffusion (DSD) Programme for rural livelihood generation.

Grassroots innovations from Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of India were showcased, along with farmers’ varieties supported and documented under NIF’s initiatives.

The interactive session encouraged students to explore grassroots innovation as a means of addressing local and societal challenges. Students actively shared their ideas, with at least six student innovations collected during the programme.

#NationalInnovationFoundationIndia #GrassrootsInnovation #SocialImpact #Innovation #DSDProgramme #StudentInnovation #JammuAndKashmir #Anantnag

[Grassroots Innovation, Social Impact, Capacity Building, Student Innovation, Technology Dissemination, Social Diffusion, DSD Programme, Rural Livelihoods, Farmers’ Varieties, ITI Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir] by @nif_india

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Empowering Women through Grassroots Innovations

The National Innovation Foundation–India, in collaboration with MP-DAY-SRLM (Madhya Pradesh Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–State Rural Livelihood Mission), Anuppur District, and the Pushprajgarh Block team, introduced various grassroots innovations across villages in the Amarkantak region of Pushprajgarh Block, Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh.

The Cotton Wick Making Machine, developed by Shri Dipakbhai Vyas and Shri Vijaybhai Solanki, was introduced with SHGs at Podi, Bhejri, Kirgi, and Vicharpur.

The Innovative Leaf Plate Making Machine, developed by Shri Jogendra Patra, was introduced with SHGs at Devridadar and Dhuradhar.

The Biodegradable Sanitary Pad Making Unit, developed by Shri Abdul Gaffar Shaikh, was introduced with Pavitra Cluster Federation at Benibari.

Hands-on training was conducted by the innovators and their representatives from 27–29 September 2026. Around 50 women were trained to operate and maintain these technologies, creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and women-led entrepreneurship.

#NationalInnovationFoundationIndia #GrassrootsInnovation #DSDProgramme #WomenEmpowerment #SustainableLivelihoods #WomenEntrepreneurship #MadhyaPradesh #Anuppur #Amarkantak

[Grassroots Innovation, Women Empowerment, Sustainable Livelihoods, SHGs, Cotton Wick Making Machine, Leaf Plate Making Machine, Biodegradable Sanitary Pad Making, Skill Development, Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh] by @nif_india

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