LIST OF INNOVATION SCHOLARS

In-Residence Programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan : 12 – 26 March, 2016

No. Name of Innovation Scholar Innovation Title & Summary

1 Shri Amrutlal Agrawat(from Gujarat)

(71 yrs)

Aaruni Tilting Bullock Cart,Innovative Pulley and otheragricultural equipment

The non-hydraulic tilting anddumping mechanism of cart helpsin improving efficiency, saves laborcost and provides highmaneuverability in operating.

The innovative pulley with stopperensures safe method of drawingwater from open well, reducinginjury and stress on the womenfolk.

2 Shri G.K. Ratnakar(from Karnataka)

( 57 yrs )

‘Turbo’ – Modified HydroElectricity Turbine

The modified hydroelectric turbineis a customized innovation whichcan be used for producing shaftpower through flowing water. It isprimarily designed for remote, hillyand forest areas where it is notpossible to supply electricitythrough conventional transmissionlines.

It is pollution-free and costeffective. Due to use of renewablesource of energy, it has thepotential to contribute to theobjective of providing 24X7 poweracross the country.

No. Name of Innovation Scholar Innovation Title & Summary

3 Shri Mushtaq Ahmed Dar(from Jammu & Kashmir)

( 34 yrs )

Walnut Cracker and WalnutPeeler

The Walnut Cracker machinecracks the dry walnuts of varioussizes, shapes and hardnessautomatically. The nuts and shellsare separated easily and withoutdamaging the nuts.

Walnut Peeler is a unique motoroperated machine whichmechanically peels green walnutsin a faster and efficient manner. Italso separates peeled skins andwalnut from each other.

Both walnut peeler and crackar arevery efficient, affordable and usefulmachine for farmers and dry fruitsprocessing units. It helps in savinglabour, improves the productivityand quality.

4 Shri Lal Biakzuala Ralte(from Mizoram)

( 49 yrs )

Bamboo Splint Making Machine

The innovator has developed amanually operated machine whichcan slice bamboo strips andconverts the strips into sticks. It isuseful for making incense sticks,tooth-picks and ice-cream-sticks. Ithas as advantage overconventional method of usingknives which is tedious and risky.Useful for rural individuals whocannot afford and use electricityoperated machines.

It has the potential to generateemployment in rural areas.

No. Name of Innovation Scholar Innovation Title & Summary

5 Shri Swapnanil Talukdar(from Assam)

(19 yrs)

Foot-operated page-turningdevice for differently-abled

The innovator has developed afoot-operated page turning machinefor those people for whom it isdifficult to use hands for readingbooks, either due to disability orinjury.

It is a lower limb operated device,designed to assist those who areupper-limb impaired or have injuriesin hands.

6 Shri C. Mallesham(from Telangana)

( 43 yrs )

‘Laxmi’ Asu Making Machine

The innovation is specificallytargeted to alleviate the difficultiesof tedious and cumbersomeweaving and hand winding processof yarn (locally termed as Asu) forPochampally Sarees.

The automatic machine completesthe Asu making process in 1.5 hrscompared to 1 to 1 ½ days inmanual method which improves theproductivity of weavers andincreases their income level.

No. Name of Innovation Scholar Innovation Title & Summary

7 Ms. Anuradha Pal

( 32 yrs )

‘Right Biotic’ : The fastest anti-biotic finder

‘Right Biotic’ is an ultra-rapid testfor determining antibiotic sensitivityof bacterial pathogens found inhuman urine in case of UrinaryTract Infections (UTI).While the present days tests takebetween 24-72 hours, ‘Right Biotic’provides the sensitivity report inapprox. 4 hrs.The new technology comprises of alightweight, portable, user friendly,battery backed field device andneeds neither any other equipmentnor trained personnel. Thetechnology leads to specific andmost appropriate treatment at theearliest.

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