innovations by tech youth Archive

26 August

Why is hunger for innovation so low in Indian polity?

Written by anilg

While reflecting on innovation ecosystem for national transformation a few days ago at an apex industrial association forum, I had to ask the industry representatives as to why were they so complacent in seeking ideas from outside? Many...

Honey bee, innovation 2 Comments

27 April

Anatomy of farmers suicide: Need for recasting agriculture policy

Written by anilg

Every time there is a tragedy, the parliament discusses the issue and then business resumes as usual. I hope things will change this time. Not because in the presence of thousands of people, a farmer...

change, farmer, policy, suicides by farmers, sustianable agriculture Leave a Comment

19 October

Ignite Awards 2014 announced

Written by anilg

Ignite awards for creative and innovative children announced on Oct 15, 2014, Bharat Ratna Dr A P J Abdul Kalam’s birthday celebrated as children creativity and innovation day by NIF. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam...

What can a District Collector do to promote innovations: an open letter

Written by anilg

What can a District Collector do to promote innovations: an open letter Dear District Collector I have had the chance to meet many of you at LBSNAA foundation program during the last five years. LBSNAA Mussoorie...

DIF, district collector, district innovation fund, DM, honey bee network, iima, improvement in education, innovation, invention, nif, open, school, sristi 1 Comment

15 August

Theory of green grassroots frugal innovations

Written by anilg

There has been a considerable confusion created by many scholars who have not used the terms carefully and therefore, have made the task of cumulation of knowledge difficult. Honey Bee Network has used the term grassroots...

at and from grassroots, cumulation of knowledge, Grassroots innovations, informal sector, innovations for, theory, traditional knowledge, transition economies 1 Comment

21 July

Sustaining Frugal green innovations: a new paradigm of empathetic and evocative ecosystem

Written by anilg

Sustaining Frugal green innovations: a new paradigm of empathetic and evocative ecosystem Frugality is not just about affordability. Even I had not stressed enough about circularity (that is, cradle to cradle approach of not developing a...

communities, empathy, extreme effordability, frugal innovation, honey bee network, paradigm change, policy, start up, youth Leave a Comment

13 July

Making budget more responsive to the aspirations of the youth

Written by anilg

Making budget more responsive to the aspirations of the youth There have been several welcome announcements in the budget that deserve appreciation, even if some of them are symbolic and segmented. For instance, the venture capital...

angel, budget upa, fund, innovation, mistakes, nda, risk Leave a Comment

17 May

Time for change: an avalanche of expectations

Written by anilg

Time for change: an avalanche of expectations Never before so many people expected so much of change in such a little time. The election has given a clear verdict in favour of decisiveness, democracy and development....

change, elections, governance, priorities Leave a Comment

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