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Discover the latest issue of #InnovationFrontline! Explore workable ideas, traditional knowledge & tested innovations from across India. Click for Read : nif.org.in/upload/dwn_fil… DSTIndia Arvind Ranade

Promising results from participatory on-farm trials of onion varieties Sona 40 & Sandip Pyaz in Rajasthan! Developed by NIF-India's grassroots innovators, these varieties show vibrant color, large bulb size & pest tolerance. DSTIndia Arvind Ranade

Empowering women in Chhattisgarh! NIF-India team trained over 100 SHG women in MCB district on grassroots innovations like improved dal mill, rice grain sorting machine & more. Collaboration with district admin & BIHAN mission to boost livelihoods. DSTIndia Arvind Ranade

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved an extension in the tenure of Prof. Abhay Karandikar as Secretary, DSTIndia for a period of one year. 1/3 Dr Jitendra Singh Principal Scientific Adviser, Govt. of India Department of Biotechnology CSIR, India MoES GoI PIB India theprint.in/india/science-…

A three day innovators' meet is underway in Imphal by MASTEC & NIF, spotlighting grassroots innovations & entrepreneurship. Leaders highlight tech-driven, local solutions. Over 100 innovators exhibited their work! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Manipur DSTIndia Arvind Ranade

On-Farm Trials in Jammu & Kashmir show promising results for Sandip Pyaz & Sona-40 onion varieties! Developed by grassroots innovators, these varieties excel in yield, size & keeping quality. #GrassrootsInnovation #Agriculture #Onion #NIFIndia DSTIndia Arvind Ranade

Tribal women in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, now reel more than silk — they spin empowerment! NIF installed innovator-made reeling machines & trained locals to boost income & preserve tradition. #TussarSilk #Women #Empowerment #Tribal #Livelihood #OdishaWeaves DSTIndia Arvind Ranade

NIF team trains 50+ VSS members in Khammam, Telangana on grassroots innovations like leaf plate making machines, cotton wick machines & food processing units. New livelihood opportunities unlocked! #Grassroots #Innovation #Livelihood #Empowerment DSTIndia Arvind Ranade

On-farm trials of onion variety ‘Sona-40’ were held across Himachal, Punjab & Uttarakhand. Promising yield, bulb size & storage. Developed by innovator Babasaheb N Pisore. Data collected from diverse agro-climates. #OnionFarming #AgricultureInnovation DSTIndia Arvind Ranade

Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur; Dr. Shiv Kumar Sharma, National Organising Secretary, Vijnana Bharati Vijnana Bharati; Dr. Arvind Ranade, Director, NIF - India & Secretary, VIBHA; officials from VIBHA, IIT Kanpur and other dignitaries attended the event.

Dr. Victoria Coleman (President, CCL; Member, CIPM), Dr. Ajit Dua (CEO, Punjab Biotechnology Incubator(PBTI) & Director, Punjab State Biotech Corporation), Dr. P.C. Panchariya (Director, CSIR-CEERI), Dr. Arvind Ranade (Chief Guest & Director, NIF - India), Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta (Director, CSIR-NPL) graced the occasion.

Glimpses of the event

It is not correct to say that innovation funding is stuck in the 2010s. Contrarily, there's a quiet revolution underway since 2016—and it is gaining momentum for past 3-4 years. Yes, the NIDHI PRAYAS scheme DSTIndia is important — but it was just the beginning. NIDHI Seed

NIF team interacted with 40+ farmers in 10+ villages during onion trials & traditional health practice study. 25+ herbal remedies documented for arthritis, baldness & more. Key meeting held in #Chhilya with BDO on tech diffusion. #Uttarakhand #Innovation DSTIndia Arvind Ranade

NIF J&K Cell held a grassroots tech diffusion event at ITI #Kargil, engaging 100+ students from 14 trades. Focused on innovation, rural solutions & #entrepreneurship. SHGs & youth explored tech-driven livelihood ideas. #innovation #grassroots #technology DSTIndia Arvind Ranade

NIF conducted a field visit in Uttarkashi, #Uttarakhand , documenting 35+ traditional health practices & onion trial data. Engaged 15+ farmers, 14 healers across 9 villages. Village meet held in #Jivya. #innovation #grassroots #health #onion DSTIndia Arvind Ranade

We are delighted to welcome the NIF - India as a Supporting Association for ET Edge 40 Under 40 – North Edition 2025!​ ​ Built to spotlight emerging visionaries under 40, this platform celebrates individuals who are charting new paths through creative ingenuity, forward-looking

Outdated tech, no training, and cash crunch—Malda’s silk sector struggles despite rich tradition. NIF team surveyed & highlighted the gaps along with the potential for a women-led rural revival. #WomenEmpowerment #GrassrootsInnovation #SHG #Livelihoods DSTIndia Arvind Ranade