Changing lives, one innovation at a time

Shreyas Sheep Rearing Model
Challenge

The sheep rearing sector is an important, but unorganised sector, with many rearers being nomadic and unable to enjoy a decent quality of life

Solution

A business model that structures the sheep rearing process. Rearer incomes increase and stablilize as well-cared-for sheep fetch higher market prices.

ROPE (Rural Opportunities Production Enterprise)
Challenge

Poor artisans in rural areas are not able to market their products effectively and therefore get inadequate earnings.

Solution

A system that links rural handicraft artisans to urban markets, through a remote oursourcing model. For more details, visit www.ropeinternational.com

Pin Pulveriser
Challenge

Cereals, coriander and chillies are ground in a flour mill machine that consumes a lot of energy. Also, there are chances of adulteration due to friction in the machine.

Solution

A pulveriser that ensures a higher quality of flavour for oily foods (such as chillies and coriander), at a low price

Low Cost Infant Warmer
Challenge

Rural hospitals cannot afford to purchase or maintain traditional incubators or infant warmers.

Solution

A low-cost, easy-to-maintain baby warmer for newborns in rural hospitals.

DesiCrew Solutions
Challenge

An asymmetry exists between industry needs and a large unemployed rural workforce.

Solution

A business model that provides employment (and related skills, income and social standing) to the rural populace. It also enables village-level entrepreneurs to start their own businesses.

 

 

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The Lemelson Recognition and Mentoring Programme (L-RAMP) recognises, connects, mentors and funds ideas that seek to serve the rural poor, with a focus on ideas in agriculture, water, energy and dairy. We support innovations right from the idea stage and incubate them till they enter the market.

L-RAMP is a project of Rural Innovations Network and IIT, Madras, supported by the Lemelson Foundation, USA.

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