Grassroots Innovations Showcased at IPITEx 2026, Bangkok, Thailand

Grassroots Innovations Showcased at IPITEx 2026, Bangkok, Thailand
Palle Srujana along with "IFIA Bharat" and generous support from "Million Mutinies", "Rotary Bengaluru Disha District 3192" and "Kakatiya Sandbox" highlighted community-driven technologies that solve real-world problems in agriculture, water, environment, and rural livelihoods. The exhibited grassroots innovations included:
1. Weft Ikat Tie & Dye Machine By Chinthakindi Mallesham
2. Herbal Weedicide and Nematicide By Galla Chandrasekhar
3. Water Hyacinth Removal Machine By Godasu Narsimha
4. Coconut Shredder Machine By Alladi Prabhakar & Alladi Pranay Kumar
5. Hydrolift for Streams and Rivulets By Pampana Srinivasu
6. Mobile Aerator for Aqua Farms By Tirumalasetty Srinivasa Rao
7. Mulberry Shoot Harvester Cum Bundling Machine By Kodimunja Praveen Kumar
These innovations demonstrated how indigenous knowledge, frugal engineering, and practical problem-solving can deliver high-impact, affordable solutions.
Awards, Recognitions & Accolades
GRIs from Telugu States received strong international attention, awards, and special recognitions, making this year particularly memorable.
Medal Winners
-GOLD Medal: Mulberry Shoot Harvester cum Bundling Machine by Kodimunja Praveen Kumar
-SILVER Medal: Water Hyacinth Removal Machine by Godasu Narsimha
-BRONZE Medal: Coconut Shredding Machine by Alladi Prabhakar & Alladi Pranay Kumar
Global IFIA Members' Special Recognitions and Awards
- Pampana Srinivasu for his innovation, "Hydrolift for Streams & Rivulets", received recognition and award from INV. RONALD P. PAGSANGHAN President of "Filipino Inventors Society", and Ayrat Giniyatullin of "All Russian Society of Inventors and Rationalizers"
- Tirumalasetty Srinivasa Rao for his innovation, "Mobile Aerator for Aqua Farms", received recognition and award from Corneliu Birtok-Baneasa of "Romanian Inventors Forum"
- Galla Chandrasekhar for his innovation, "Herbal Weedicide and Nematicide", received recognition and award from Corneliu Birtok-Baneasa of "Romanian Inventors Forum"
These honours stand as testimony to the scalability and global relevance of Indian frugal engineering models.
Thanks & Acknowledgement
We extend heartfelt thanks to "Million Mutinies", "Rotary Bengaluru Disha District 3192" and "Kakatiya Sandbox" for generously supporting our GRIs from Palle Srujana, enabling grassroots innovators to access global platforms at the event IPITEx 2026, Thailand. Their support further strengthens the bridge between rural innovation and international exposure.