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INNOVATION
CATCH THEM YOUNG:
It is true that necessity is the mother of innovation, but creativity is its father. Creativity among children is almost inborn; the degree may vary, but not the basic manifestation. There are many children who are more creative and innovative than adults. They are open to exploration, experimentation
Pedal operated vegetable cutting machine
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and discovery. While our generation was willing to live with problems unsolved indefinitely, our children don’ t want to do that anymore. Here are the few children who look at things with fresh eyes by pushing their limits, in discovering new ideas.
My elder cousin is a tailor by profession. Many a times, she gets late for work in the process of preparing food,” says Dhanurjaya. He realised that the reason behind her being late is the long time taken in chopping vegetables. He replaced the needle of the tailoring machine with a knife or a cutter. This improvement can be used where a large amount of food is prepared on a daily basis( for example in a joint
Dhanurjaya Dehury Bhubaneswar, Orissa family, canteen, temples or marriages, etc.) This machine would be cost-effective and help minimise drudgery, adds Dhanurjaya.
TV with programmable alarm system
Himanshu’ s grandparents often forgot to take their medicines. He observed that grandparents are very fond of TV shows and serials. So, he thought of a system in the television that could give reminders to its viewers. The
Himanshu Rateria Bhubaneswar, Orissa reminder would pop up multiple times on the screen, blocking the faces of the TV actors and in turn irritating the viewer. This will help in timely consumption of medicines for the viewer.
WINSPIRE: Empowering youth | March, 2017