On 15 August 2019, every citizen in all the 33 districts of Telangana witnessed a new stall at the flag hoisting celebrations, where machines that were moving were telling “I am here to solve our problem”, models that were presenting the future — all called Innovations. This experience unified both Independence and Innovation for the state of Telangana. The Intinta Innovator Exhibition in all the districts under the supervision of district collectors served as a platform for the innovators to exhibit their ideas and prototypes, which could not only solve their day-to-day problems but also prevent them in the future. Telangana State Innovation Cell, which received close to 500 entries in the span of 15 days, shortlisted 220 innovations for the exhibition based on set guidelines.
Innovative solutions for various livelihood problems off late by many students and educational institutions, have been restricted only to urban spaces and were complicated with regards to the subjects involved. But, can innovation be simple yet efficient? Can innovation be made with less money? Can it solve the immediate problems in rural areas?
Questions like above have been shadowed, for which none of us have been able to understand or identify the talent existing in rural spaces. An innovation if defined is anything from an idea to the physical entity which can fill the gap by making human work easier with regards to labour.
In the past two years, innovation in the state of Telangana has taken a center stage, promising to become one of the parameters for state development index. There have been close to 100 innovators born out of both urban, and surprisingly a large number from rural Telangana. State Government this time has taken a leap to scout, celebrate & recognise the innovators from all the 33 districts through one exhibition.
The process, from the commencement of the program, was owned by the respective District Collectors. A nodal officer was appointed as the point-of-contact by the collectors to ensure that the message reached every department, from education to agriculture to panchayat. A central WhatsApp number was shared for the innovators to send their innovation details. This simple approach, for a fact, broke the borders and ensured that innovator of any background felt accessible and eligible for the program. The consistent on-the-ground effort by the district officials, from visiting educational institutions to letting people go curious about innovation as a normal and important entity, they ensured to setting culture.
The exhibition has redefined the concept of innovation beyond age, education, and background. It all started with a moment of doubt: Does Telangana have enough innovations to display in 33 districts? The answer is yes, and much more that we are still to scout and recognise. This is a learning for us and something we want to share with all the citizens of Telangana. The exhibition was not just about the many innovations the state witnessed, but about the many learnings from diverse and innovative minds. The innovators even witnessed conversations where the officials have even given a thought about scaling up the innovations, patenting, replicating and procuring for the governments use.
Not to forget, though it has been a revelation to the very district officials about the talent existing, the innovations were not restricted to one segment. From making the work of sowing seeds easy to protect the farms from weather, and from creating alternate solutions like solar energy to ideating about the future roads in the state, every creation was an outcome of aspiring for Bangaru (Golden) Telangana.
Like people say, any finding leads to a person/team become more responsible as it intimidates about not following up or bringing a logical conclusion. Throughout the exhibition, there has been a realisation that to put the preliminary staged innovation to use, we don’t need to give the most quoted facilities, but the basic requirement asked by the innovators. Such an approach could make innovators realise for themselves to chart their own path.
Allam Naveen is an Innovator from Nirmal district of #Telangana who has developed an automatic dual cradle machine which costed him Rupees 550 only. His Father-in-law who is a mechanic helped him in building this machine. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_NML pic.twitter.com/I1YMqZI4fj
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) August 22, 2019
Gorre Ashok is an #Innovator from Nalgonda district of #Telangana who has developed a multi-purpose machine for farmers wherein they can fix different detachable tools to one single machine. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @KonathamDileep @CNalgonda @NalgondaSandbox pic.twitter.com/n8VxyAix9N
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) August 23, 2019
Vengaladas Rajender is a #RuralInnovator from the Jangaon district of #Telangana who has developed a weeder using PVC pipes and (dog) leashes, which costs around ₹2K and helps save around ₹10K.
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) August 26, 2019
It covers 1 acre land in an hour.#ఇంటింటాInnovatorhttps://t.co/ykpCqZoS7E
V. Sharvani is a #StudentInnovator from the Peddapalli district of #Telangana who has innovated a Farmer Friendly Multiple Mosquito Zapper which is eco friendly and helps farmers to keep the mosquitos at bay. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_PDPL @NITIAayog pic.twitter.com/lTDTM2xVpu
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) August 27, 2019
Sania Ansari is a #StudentInnovator from the Adilabad district of #Telangana who innovated an easy to make DIY power bank which can be created using existing materials that could be available at home. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_ADB @Adilabad @NITIAayog pic.twitter.com/sIiw9GRpKV
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) August 28, 2019
Rajakumari from Mulugu district of #Telangana has come up with an innovative teaching method "Akshara Chatram", a wheel that is used to teach Telugu. Each letter along with its ottu and deergam, is taught. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @CollectorMulugu @MuluguSubColl pic.twitter.com/kHboCRvd5t
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) August 29, 2019
Bhanu Prakash is a #YoungInnovator from the Medak district of #Telangana who has innovated an Automatic Atm Security System which helps avoid ATM robberies.
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) August 30, 2019
Let's hear it from Bhanu how it works. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_MDK @spmedak @NITIAayog pic.twitter.com/prZFAWYe04
Bollam Muthayya is a #RuralInnovator from the Nalgonda district of #Telangana who used his old bicycle to make a DIY device to plough his field since he couldn’t afford to hire ploughers. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @CNalgonda @NITIAayoghttps://t.co/CgPWPwo1Hu
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 2, 2019
Basheer Ahmed is an #innovator from the @Mahabubnagar_TS district of #Telangana who developed a learner's kit for low vision students using innovative methods.#ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_MBNR @NITIAayog @RSPraveenSwaero pic.twitter.com/ICB9i3T2dm
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 3, 2019
Tasleem Mohammad is an #innovator from the Mulugu district of #Telangana who has developed a platform called SARWAR. It connects donors to active #volunteers who are working on a particular cause. @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @KonathamDileep @CollectorMulugu @MuluguSubColl @anilgb pic.twitter.com/aPUJv6buCx
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 4, 2019
G. Linga Reddy is a #farmer from #Nizamabad district of #Telangana who is not only using #innovation in farming but is also creating interest in the role of technology & innovation amongst fellow farmers. @KTRTRS @anilgb https://t.co/2cz3Zr5apr
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 5, 2019
Aleesh Babu is from #Khammam district of #Telangana who developed Mobile Internet Service Van that runs only on inverter.He travels to remote villages to help the youth for job applications, printing & email services. @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @KonathamDileep @anilgb @Collector_KMM pic.twitter.com/FAVmQTRymA
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 6, 2019
Today, on the #WorldSuicidePreventionDay we are sharing an innovation by TN Sridhar from the @Mahabubnagar_TS district of Telangana. He created a Suicide Protection Fan: Designed with spring on a detachable rod, which detaches when more than 15 Kg is applied. #ఇంటింటాInnovator pic.twitter.com/MtybDBVM5L
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 10, 2019
Shahid is a #StudentInnovator from the #Wanaparthy district of #Telangana who has developed a robot that can pick and drop load from one place to another. To know how the model works refer to the video below. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_WNP @AIMtoInnovate pic.twitter.com/Nr7BzE9c8r
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 12, 2019
Raacha Konda Lingaswamy is a #RuralInnovator from the Nalgonda district of #Telangana who has developed a Farming device using an old scooter engine which can be used as a plougher. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_NLG @NLG_JC @anilgb @Tworks @NITIAayog pic.twitter.com/npkzsBjcZg
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 9, 2019
Chetana Priyanka Somavarapu is a women #entrepreneur from the #Rangareddy district of #Telangana. She has a startup called @forward_parcel that helps shoppers residing outside #India to buy and ship anything they want from the Indian market to their international destination. pic.twitter.com/UxooblR9TF
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 11, 2019
Today, on #Ozonelayerprotectionday we'll share an innovation by Kiran from the #Rangareddy district of #Telangana. Kiran has developed a Pollution controlling device for vehicles. After fitting this device, the vehicle can run for 8000 km without service. #ఇంటింటాInnovator pic.twitter.com/tFnt8Gehok
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 16, 2019
Sravan Kumar is an #innovator from the Janagoan district of #Telangana who has developed a Waste plastic shredder; that is later used to generate fuel and power. It has an auto-carbon removing system.#ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_JGN @anilgb @zcwz_ghmc pic.twitter.com/hZEurykUMy
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 17, 2019
Srikanth and Krishna are student #innovators from the Kamareddy district of #Telangana who have developed a model that acts as a cost-effective air purifier, let us see how. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @Collector_KMR @anilgb @AIMtoInnovate @TWorksHyd @nifindia @inqui_lab @NITIAayog pic.twitter.com/PsN5r0gZnK
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 18, 2019
RV Kaushik is an #innovator from #Hyderabad who has developed a Smart Parking Bike Machine. It takes space of 12 bikes and increases the capacity to 72 bikes. It has a Solar rooftop that enables it to run independently. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @HydCollector pic.twitter.com/eIDrqbapLm
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 19, 2019
Boommagani Mallesh is an #innovator from the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of #Telangana who has developed a Solar powered sprayer of pesticide with controllers. To know more refer to the video below. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_YDR @yadadribhongir @anilgb pic.twitter.com/V2HyK5mkxY
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 20, 2019
Nandini is a student from the Narayanpet district of #Telangana who came up with an idea/thought through which bullets can be fired using a vacuum cleaner. To know more refer to the video below. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @CNarayanpet @TWorksHyd @AIMtoInnovate @NITIAayog @nifindia pic.twitter.com/GqTLeqVhPa
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 23, 2019
Suman & Nagaraju from the Nirmal district of #Telangana have developed an E-Platform for Toys from Nirmal. This platform encourages the artwork and crafts of artisans from the district. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_NML @anilgb @MinOfCultureGoI pic.twitter.com/vVW5pG5X37
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 24, 2019
Narsimha Chary is from the #Nizamabad district of #Telangana, he has found a way to use spoiled tube lights in an effective way which prevents mercury from contaminating land & water. #ఇంటింటాInnovator
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 25, 2019
@Collector_NZB @NIRDPR_India @nifindia @tworks https://t.co/4w4uwIpLbF
K. Sreeja is a #studentinnovator from the Peddapalli district of #Telangana who has developed a Sensor-based cap and stick for blind people. It helps the blind walk freely on roads and avoid accidents. @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_PDPL @AIMtoInnovate @nifindia @anilgb pic.twitter.com/ZghoGLryI2
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 26, 2019
Hemesh of 8th grade from JHPS #Hyderabad who exhibited his working prototype of Smart Wristband at Rural #Innovation & StartUp Conclave 2019, speaks about the #ATL in his school that helped transform his idea to a prototype @AIMtoInnovate @rramanan @amitabhk87 pic.twitter.com/elqhbpBq6K
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 27, 2019
Sai Krishna is an #innovator from the #Nalgonda district of #Telangana who has developed a device to prevent electric shocks. The device enables the main switch of motor to turn off when there is a threat of shock. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @CNalgonda @anilgb pic.twitter.com/BowkOOMkC8
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) September 30, 2019
Saraswathi Shishu is a #StudentInnovator from the #Adilabad district of #Telangana who has developed a seed plowing device which helps in dropping seeds that have been stored under the heel part of the sandal. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_ADB @anilgb pic.twitter.com/ad94DA4z0Z
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) October 1, 2019
G Rakesh is an #innovator from the Khammam district of #Telangana. He has developed an Innovative E-bike, in which the battery gets continuously charged with the help of a motor-like device that is attached to the front of the bike. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @Collector_KMM pic.twitter.com/uE5zhcelFs
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) October 3, 2019
Uday Nadiwale is an #innovator from the Rangareddy district of #Telangana who has developed a cylindrical device that uses certain phosphates aka #food grade media to convert hard water into soft water, using zero #electricity and maintainance. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS pic.twitter.com/AVsTa7ymVN
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) October 8, 2019
Subhash KV is an #innovator from Sangareddy district of #Telangana who has developed a daily commute E-Bike for agrarian purpose. This bike has specifications like a water-resistant motor, Dual disc brakes, Long floorboard, etc. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @anilgb pic.twitter.com/GiTmKJqBaZ
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) October 9, 2019
P Chandu, Bikesh & Vamshi are #innovators from Siddipet district of #Telangana who have developed a Mini tiller machine which is used for multipurpose agricultural practices like cultivation, digging, and water lifting. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_SDPT pic.twitter.com/Gqd7POqYly
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) October 10, 2019
Snehalatha is an #innovator from the #Adilabad district of #Telangana who has developed a multi-layer product called Kavach which is made up of microfibres and can be hanged to our windows to get purified air. It's cost-effective and eco-friendly. # ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS pic.twitter.com/AQIpmfMAg3
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) October 15, 2019
Amrutha is a #studentinnovator from the Kamareddy district of #Telangana who has developed a Weed remover using steel handles and a small cycle wheel. The product is cost-effective and easy to use. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_KMR @anilgb @AIMtoInnovate pic.twitter.com/PVJHJvgEd2
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) October 16, 2019
Alankar is an #innovator from the Medhchal Malkajgiri district of #Telangana who has developed a Solar Pool Skimmer which is wireless and can be operated through our phones. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_MDL @HITAMHyderabad @anilgb @nifindia @TWorksHyd pic.twitter.com/9ukh5JiHIs
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) October 17, 2019
Hareesh Gadi is an innovator from Hyderabad, Telangana. He has developed an electronic security bangle that sends a shock and a message to selected contacts when the wearer is attacked by a 'predator'. It also has a voice recognition system. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @anilgb pic.twitter.com/uEQJkWsUwa
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) October 23, 2019
Meghana, Kavitha & Gnaneshwar are #innovators from Nirmal, Telangana. They have created a Hybrid Vehicle with contemporary needs, and high-end batteries supplied by a solar panel on the top. To know more refer to the video below. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @Collector_NML @anilgb pic.twitter.com/YWzt2mQfkq
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) October 25, 2019
D. Kavya is a #Studentinnovator from Medhchal Malkajgiri district of #Telangana who created an Eco-Friendly biodegradable menstrual pad named Swetcha, using Dry leaves, coconut husk, jute, cotton etc. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_MDL @anilgb @AIMtoInnovate pic.twitter.com/5TqbE9HgcH
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) October 28, 2019
Satyanarayana Reddy is an #innovator from Khammam district of #Telangana who developed a fertilizer gun using PVC pipes. The device costing 50-100 Rs can make 1 farmer alone cover 4 acres reducing 50% labour. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @MinisterKTR @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @anilgb @nifindia pic.twitter.com/C5KKPoPnnc
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) November 5, 2019
Kandi Mallikarjun is an #innovator from Karimnagar district of #Telangana who has developed a single-seater glider that runs on petrol. He makes a living as a two-wheeler mechanic but his passion for flying led him to innovate a glider. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @Collector_KNR pic.twitter.com/Lc6f4By5F5
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) November 6, 2019
BVN Aishwarya is an innovator from #Hyderabad, Telangana. She has innovated a smart irrigation/automatic water plantation system that uses a moisture sensor to give adequate amount of water to the soil. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_HYD @KonathamDileep pic.twitter.com/x77F1iHPTd
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) November 13, 2019
Dr. A. Rama Murthy, Asst. Conservator of Forests (RS) developed Vana SRI, a software to plot a specific area on a map (later superimposed on GMaps) with specifications on MS Excel. This is an online decision support tool for Forest Land Records Modernisation. #ఇంటింటాInnovator pic.twitter.com/uCExjKjvmD
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) November 18, 2019
Yakar Ganesh an innovator from Warangal, #Telangana has developed a low-cost hearing aid for deaf and dumb people worth ₹150, using a DC motor & earphone pin. The device can be connected to an amplifier so that the person can hear other voices clearly. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS pic.twitter.com/8XHOSZ8VfM
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) November 20, 2019
Chandana is a #StudentInnovator from Siddipet, #Telangana. She along with her teammates has developed a prototype for the baby rescue machine that helps save children who accidentally fall into the borewell. This machine has a camera and an oxygen cylinder attached to it. @KTRTRS pic.twitter.com/gFeVpIlnY4
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) November 22, 2019
Engineering students from IIIT Basara, #Telangana have developed a Multipurpose agriculture machine that helps with sowing, ploughing and spraying of pesticides in the field, all in one. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_NML @anilgb @RguktBasar @nifindia pic.twitter.com/o3wujNBKEG
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) November 26, 2019
@bharat_mobi is a #Telangana based startup that has developed a retrofitting technology to convert conventional cars into EV. With their retrofitting kit the car becomes pollution free, gearless and noiseless. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@MinisterKTR @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @THubHyd pic.twitter.com/UqI2Xtqqi2
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) November 27, 2019
Budde Vijay is an #Innovator from Asifabad district of #Telangana who devised a multipurpose cultivator which does all the three, stem application, weeding & fertilizer application simultaneously. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_KB @anilgb @KonathamDileep pic.twitter.com/RuDl0H1JOh
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) December 4, 2019
Vishnu Achary is an #innovator from Jogulamba Gadwal district of #Telangana who has developed a Diesel-run power weeder that can be used for crops such as cotton, chillies,red gram and castor seeds. Weeding in the fields is traditionally done by cattle. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS pic.twitter.com/ZWrrGBkXen
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) December 10, 2019
K. Varun is an #innovator from Medhchal Malkajgiri district of #Telangana who has developed a Grass Cutter using a solar-powered machine and a table fan. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @MinisterKTR @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_MDL @anilgb @nifindia @pallesrujana @TWorksHyd pic.twitter.com/Nx4s12hKMz
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) December 12, 2019
Shaikh Mahmood is an #innovator from Adilabad district of #Telangana who has developed a fertiliser/pesticide sprayer push kart, mounted with a modified water can. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @MinisterKTR @jayesh_ranjan @Collector_ADB @anilgb @nifindia pic.twitter.com/xm48rrUrDr
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) December 16, 2019
Chintakinda Jalenadar is a #farmer from Jagityal district of #Telangana who has innovated a low cost, spot fertilizer applicator that prevents the wastage of fertilizer and also reduces the labour needed to complete the task. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @anilgb pic.twitter.com/LMQWphHIuv
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) December 19, 2019
Veerelli Ramesh is an #innovator from Karimnagar district of #Telangana who has developed a twin actioned, Electronic coconut de-husking machine. #ఇంటింటాInnovator @KTRTRS @MinisterKTR @jayesh_ranjan @anilgb @nifindia @TWorksHyd @parachutecare @KonathamDileep pic.twitter.com/fWM3lPmTge
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) December 24, 2019
Pasaragonda Ramakrishna is an #Innovator from the Peddapalli district of #Telangana who has innovated a BH-60 MT Testing Tool which identifies the problems of a dumper in about 15 Minutes. #ఇంటింటాInnovator@KTRTRS @jayesh_ranjan @anilgb @nifindia pic.twitter.com/DImF50SaNw
— Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) (@teamTSIC) January 6, 2020