Jugaad Vs Jugaad Vs Frugal Frugal

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Definition of Jugaad Definition of Jugaad InnovationInnovation

Jugaad (a word taken from Hindi which captures the meaning of finding a low-cost solution to any problem in an intelligent way) is a new way to think constructively and differently about innovation and strategy.

Jugaad innovation has a long-lasting tradition in India but is also widespread in the rest of the so-called Bric countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) and numerous other emerging economies.

Jugaad means thinking in a frugal way and being flexible, which, in turn, requires the innovator or entrepreneur to adapt quickly to often unforeseen situations and uncertain circumstances in an intelligent way.

Definition of Jugaad Definition of Jugaad InnovationInnovation

Examples of Jugaad Examples of Jugaad InnovationInnovation

Examples of Jugaad Examples of Jugaad InnovationInnovation

Examples of Jugaad Examples of Jugaad InnovationInnovation

Examples of Jugaad Examples of Jugaad InnovationInnovation

Examples of Jugaad Examples of Jugaad InnovationInnovation

Examples of Jugaad Examples of Jugaad InnovationInnovation

Examples of Jugaad Examples of Jugaad InnovationInnovation

Examples of Jugaad Examples of Jugaad InnovationInnovation

Examples of Jugaad Examples of Jugaad InnovationInnovation

Definition of Frugal Definition of Frugal InnovationInnovation

Due to the emerging market potential, frugal innovation - a derived management approach based on jugaad.

‘Frugal innovation is a new management philosophy, which integrates specific needs of the BoP markets as a starting point and works backward to develop appropriate solutions that may be significantly different from existing solutions designed to address needs of upmarket segments’ .

With regard to frugal innovation, products typically do not have sophisticated technological features but meet customers’ basic needs at a low cost by providing a comparably high value.

Mitticool FridgeMitticool FridgeThe Mitticool Fridge was developed and launched by Indian engineer, Mansukhbhai Prajapati (pictured), in 2006. Made entirely from clay, the device costs roughly $50 and uses no electrical power. It can keep items of food fresh for up to five days and has been a valuable addition to rural communities in India.

Mitticool FridgeMitticool Fridge

Frugal digitalFrugal digitalIn consultation with local communities, Frugal Digital developed Darshana, a low-cost lunch box projector for use in schools. The projector is fitted with a small USB 2.0 port and uses a phone touch screen as a trackpad.

Frugal digitalFrugal digital

Ge’s vscanGe’s vscanGE's Vscan is a pocket-sized ultrasound device being utilized in both developing and developed regions of the world. Launched in 2010, the hand-held tool costs just $7,900 (compared to traditional ultrasound consoles which can cost as much as $150,000) and has improved access to advanced prenatal care in areas of rural China, India and Africa.

Ge’s vscanGe’s vscan

Bamboo windmillBamboo windmillMehtar Hussain and Mushtaq Ahmed from Assam built a bamboo windmill for around $100 to pump water from a small padi field. The invention has now been adopted by Gujarati salt workers, who are some of the poorest people in the state, to pump brine water. Petrol-powered pumps consume huge amounts of fuel, at a cost of around $1,000 each year. The wind-powered pump runs at a fraction of the cost.

Bamboo windmillBamboo windmill

Bamboo splint-making Bamboo splint-making machinemachine

Paresh Panchal's bamboo splint-making machine makes it possible for people in isolated villages to make incense sticks at low cost. Bamboo splint-making has been done manually for years using knives, which can be tedious, time-consuming and risky. The machine was awarded at the 7th annual presidential grassroots innovation awards in March, 2013.

Biomass gasifierBiomass gasifierProfessor Anil Gupta shows Hollywood film director James Cameron a biomass gasifier invented by Raj Singh Dahiya. Dahiya was born into humble circumstances, but taught himself engineering from a young age. The gassifier -- developed over 20 years -- creates fuel from farm waste bringing power to otherwise isolated areas of the country to light houses, filter water, and run mills.

Motorcycle-based Motorcycle-based tractortractor

Mansukhbhai Jagani's motorcycle-based tractor is both cost effective -- costing roughly $318, and fuel efficient -- it can plow an acre of land in 30 minutes with just two liters of fuel.

Mechanial tree Mechanial tree climberclimber

D. Renganathan developed a mechanical tree climber which can be used for scaling palm and coconut trees. Climbing trees for harvest is difficult and dangerous work -- the tree climber designed by Renganathan uses a 'four-lock pin' system to prevent falls. The device now sells across south Asia.

Clock senseClock senseFrugal Digital also developed Clock Sense, a monitor converted from an old alarm clock which can easily assess temperature, pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, respiration rate, blood sugar. It is cheap to produce and can be assembled from components which are easy to find across India. The indicator provides simple information: red means the patient should be taken to the hospital immediately, yellow indicates that an appointment with a doctor should be made, green indicates good health.

Cgnet swaraCgnet swaraA woman is interviewed by a citizen journalist for for CGNet Swara, a voice portal that allows rural Indians to dial-in via their mobile phones and listen to local news reports for areas where there is often little media coverage.

Artificial limbArtificial limbIndian prosthetics organization, BMVSS, say they can produce an artificial limb for as little as $45. This compares to upwards of $10,000 dollars for a similar procedure in the U.S. Thousands of Indian amputees who would otherwise be unable to afford expensive medical procedures have benefited from BMVSS and their "Jaipur Foot" program since it was established in 1975.

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