2024

National Innovation Foundation-India, Gandhinagar organized an Official Language Hindi Workshop, where Translator Officer, Shri Rahul Sharma from Central Public Works Department, Government of India, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, conducted a practice session encouraging staff to promote progressive use of Rajbhasha Hindi at NIF.
Innovators from various states explored prototyping, IP rights, entrepreneurship, and design standardization at NIF's 2-day mentoring workshop empowering creativity with expert insights and innovation-focused sessions
NIF hosted a training on rural tech diffusion for Sikkim farmers with ST-Cell Sikkim. Grassroots innovations like Threshing, Corn Shelling, and Rice Sorting machines were showcased, empowering farmers with sustainable solutions
NIF participated in the Gujarat Global Expo 2024, nurturing grassroots innovations like banana fiber products, wooden toys, pole climbers & more! A perfect blend of tradition & technology for sustainability & progress
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Honorable Minister Nandita Gorlosa , Minister of Power, Cooperation, Sports & Youth Welfare and Indigenous & Tribal Faith and Culture Departments, graced NIF's stall with her esteemed presence at the India International Science Festival (IISF 2024)
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NIF displays groundbreaking technologies at S&T Mega Expo, IISF 2024, IIT Guwahati, Assam. DST Secretary, Prof. Abhay Karandikar along with NIF- Director, Dr. Arvind Ranade visiting the grassroots innovations that are making a sustainable societal impact in Northeast
NIF proudly joined the nation in honoring Constitution Day on 27 Nov'24 at all its regional offices, paying tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's legacy & upholding India's democratic values
NIF proudly joined the nation in honoring Constitution Day on 27 Nov'24 at all its regional offices, paying tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's legacy & upholding India's democratic values
NIF-India initiated trials for farmer-developed #onion (#Sona 40) and #mustard (#SitaraSringar) varieties across Khordha, Kendrapara, and Cuttack districts, training 35 farmers in collaboration with @Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).
The NIF team member recently visited Haryana to verify & scout traditional herbal health practices; met Mr. Vijay Pal Juneja in Yamuna Nagar, who uses herbal treatments for epilepsy, and identified additional health practices in Sangaoli Village
NIF-India empowers farmers in Indo-Bangladesh border area! Trained 10 farmers on OFT & distributed Sitara Sringar mustard seeds. Also, verified traditional veterinary practices & collected valuable plant samples in Jalpaiguri district
Dr. Vipin Kumar, Chief Scientist & Former Director, NIF, delivered a plenary on
Field tour was conducted in Varanasi and Sirmaur that assessed rice traits and empowered farmers with eco-friendly practices. From agronomic insights to herbal disease management, local farmers embraced sustainable solutions for resilient crops.
NIF held a meeting with Traditional knowledge holders and villagers at the interior village jungle of Chaukamal, Sonepur, Odisha. Around 20 healers and villagers participated in the discussion, spreading knowledge about different plants and their benefits
Integrity, transparency & accountability: NIF Team takes the Vigilance Awareness Week oath at its Headquarters
Integrity, transparency & accountability: Team NIF-India takes the Vigilance Awareness Week oath
NIF-India conducted an insightful tour in Nainital, verifying human and animal health practices and conducting on-farm trials (OFT's) of onion varieties
National Innovation Foundation-India conducted community outreach program at village Gund district Ganderbal J&K to document unique practices related to human health and veterinary. Impressive practices related to plant protection were also documented
NIF- India organized workshops for herbal healers in the tribal region of Dindori District, MadhyaPradesh. Over 60 healers, farmers, and forest dwellers from Bajag and Samnapur blocks participated in the meetings
Outstanding traditional knowledge (tk) holders from regions of Gujarat were recognized by protecting their unique wisdom through IP rights. Prof Narinder Mehra, Honorary Emeritus scientist of Indian council of Medical Research, former Dean and National chair, All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Chairman Research Advisory Committee [ Herbal- Human Health/Veterinary] had felicitated tk holders by sharing their patent certificates
Outstanding traditional knowledge (tk) holders from regions of Gujarat were recognized by protecting their unique wisdom through IP rights. Prof Narinder Mehra, Honorary Emeritus scientist of Indian council of Medical Research, former Dean and National chair, All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Chairman Research Advisory Committee [ Herbal- Human Health/Veterinary] had felicitated tk holders by sharing their patent certificates
Dr. Narinder Kumar Mehra, esteemed immunologist & former AIIMS Dean, along with Dr. Raj Mehra visited NIF and shared expertise on healthcare innovations, leprosy & menopause effects with our team
Dr. Narinder Kumar Mehra, esteemed immunologist & former AIIMS Dean, along with Dr. Raj Mehra visited NIF and shared expertise on healthcare innovations, leprosy & menopause effects with our team
Malaysian delegation from MOSTI & YIM visited NIF-India and explored dissemination of Indian social innovations in Malaysia. Showed keen interest in weft insertion design, adjustable walkers, eco-friendly toys & multipurpose food processing machines
Malaysian delegation from MOSTI & YIM visited NIF-India and explored dissemination of Indian social innovations in Malaysia. Showed keen interest in weft insertion design, adjustable walkers, eco-friendly toys & multipurpose food processing machines
NIF completed a field verification of the innovative BBS-1 Okra variety at Jamakhedi Village, Ashoknagar, MadhyaPradesh
NIF documented traditional herbal practices and verified plant samples at Balangir district of Odisha. Interaction with local herbal healers in the Kharprakhol and Muribahal areas, capturing their valuable knowledge...
NIF -India teams up with local communities in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, to uncover traditional plant protection secrets & innovative health practices
Training workshop on scouting and documentation of grassroots innovation and outstanding traditional knowledge at Bhagdari Village, Taluka Akkalkua, District Nandurbar, Maharashtra
Training programme on cultivation of improved onion varieties -SandipPyaz and Sona40 for participatory on-farm trial at Chopra block in collaboration with Uttar Dinajpur Krishi Vigyan Kendra
11th NLEPC successfully held during 17-19th Sep'24- Top 31 winners were felicitated at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Commencement of Hindi Pakhwada at NIF - India with an insightful lecture by Prof. Dr. Bhola Ram Gurjar, Director, NITTTR Chandigarh
Commencement of Hindi Pakhwada at NIF - India with an insightful lecture by Prof. Dr. Bhola Ram Gurjar, Director, NITTTR Chandigarh
Farmers meeting at Directorate of Agriculture Jammu to discuss DSD activities & display technological innovations & farmers' plant varieties
Facilitated a visit by the ORMAS team to (innovator) Shri P. M. Murugesan’s banana fibre processing facility in Madurai, TN. The aim was to understand the process and requirements for establishing a similar unit in Odisha
An exhibition of innovative prototypes was inaugurated at NIF India by our Chairperson, Prof. Anil Sahasrabuddhe
Celebrated National Space Day at NIF- India with insightful lectures from Dr. Arvind Singh Rajpurohit of PRL on exoplanets and Dr. Deepak Kumar Mishra of ISRO on India’s moon missions
Pre Activity ahead of National Space day 2024 at NIF-India
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NIF JK cell empowered innovator Abdul Gani Ahanger's 'Modified Handcart for Apple Orchards' in Hangiwara, Baramullah
NIF Cell-JK participated in an awareness program on 'Summer Pruning of Apple' at KVK Anantnag, depicting innovations in agricultural tech & their impact on local orchards
The new NIF regional office at Sector 62, Noida, was successfully inaugurated by Prof Abhay Karandikar and Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe.
NIF team at Inaugural ceremony of its new regional office
NIF-India signed a MoU with GCOEA to ignite grassroots innovation and drive societal impact through collaborative research and mentorship
Malaysian delegation from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia visited NIF India to exchange ideas on grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship
NIF-India displayed traditional pest management and innovative devices at Kanbha Village, Vijapur, promoting sustainable agriculture and livestock care
Uniting herbal healers for workshop at University of Kashmir to safeguard and validate traditional knowledge and share their practices
Patents awarded to indigenous herbal healers during workshop held at the University of Kashmir, championing the protection of traditional knowledge
Field visit by team member in Malerkotla, Punjab, with pioneering local innovators
Workshop in Bangalore for Grassroots Innovators from Karnataka, Kerala, & Tamil Nadu so as to strengthen Business Development and Dissemination of Technologies through commercial channels
Enriching Samvad with YOJAK at Dehradun cell held at DIT campus
Enriching Samvad with YOJAK at Dehradun cell held at DIT campus
Knowledge exchange with Jatpura Bonda farmers for traditional pest management and herbal tick control to attain sustainable farming
Empowering Nangla Pithora, UP farmers with traditional herbal methods to control ticks and protect their livestock.
EnlighteningKandakhadi Khal farmers with traditional pest control, herbal tick formulations, and training in innovative agricultural practices
NIF staff Honoring Shri Raghuveer Chaudhary-Managing Trustee, Grambharti campus, Amrapur for his Padma Shri Award
NIFientreC partners with Pune's Veegen Diet Care to innovate food tech solutions for diverse dining destinations, fostering B2B opportunities and promoting healthy eating
Farmers Meet in Deogri village
Verification of herbal human health practice in sanogi village, Sainj
Celebrating wellness together on International Yoga Day 2024!
Grassroots innovation and traditional knowledge in Hatikhali, Assam – paving the way for sustainable development.
Training on cow dung product machinery at Shri Satya Sai University, Karnataka
NIF workshop held at New Delhi, accentuating the enhanced plant varieties by supporting inventors to overcome challenges
NIF workshop held at New Delhi, accentuating the enhanced plant varieties by supporting innovators to overcome challenges
Documenting human and animal health practices in Almora, Uttarakhand
NIF and VCRI Theni, Tamil Nadu introduces indigenous solution for udder health, transforming farming practices sustainably
NIF's workshop in New Delhi cultivates collaboration and solutions for societal impact
Capturing the essence of grassroots innovation and traditional wisdom in Assam's scenic landscapes
Capturing the essence of grassroots innovation and traditional wisdom in Assam's scenic landscapes
Capturing the essence of grassroots innovation and traditional wisdom in Assam's scenic landscapes
Dr. Vipin Kumar, Chief Scientist NIF, advocating for collaborative innovation at the 27th SPIEF to strengthen BRICS cooperation
Dr. Vipin Kumar, Chief Scientist NIF, advocating for collaborative innovation at the 27th SPIEF to strengthen BRICS cooperation
Innovators from four states discuss plant variety innovations and challenges in workshop held at NIF-India
Observations and inputs being given by NIF team member on cooking stove cum water heater at Kausani, Uttarakhand
Scounting venture at village in Himachal Pradesh where farmers sharing wealth of knowledge
Verification of plant protection practices in Manhara village, Himachal Pradesh.
Dissemination of 20 NIF grassroots technologies at IFC, MINECO, Aizawl on National Technology Day
Dissemination of 20 NIF grassroots technologies at IFC, MINECO, Aizawl on National Technology Day
Empowering Innovation: Observed National Technology Day at Space Application Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad
Empowering Innovation: Observed National Technology Day at Space Application Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad
NIF sparks creativity at Kalchini, West Bengal, celebrating grassroots innovation and local wisdom.
Amreli farmers eagerly embrace Maharashtra-developed Sandip Pyaz and Sona 40 onion varieties of our innovator
Farmers in Dharashiv, Maharashtra, praise onion varieties for high yields and market appeal, eyeing large-scale cultivation
NIF-India hosted educational excursion for College of Agriculture, Amreli, emphasizing grassroots innovations in agriculture