Unique problems call for unique solutions, and when it comes to saving money by being jugaadu, nobody pulls it off better than we do. Indians and jugaad go hand-in-hand; we’re capable of coming up with weird but workable fixes to make our lives easier. 2020 brought a new set of problems – problems with online classes and virtual meetings, social distancing and several other issues that cropped up as people adjusted to life amid the pandemic. Here are some people who came up with the most innovative and cost-efficient jugaads to everyday problems.
Social Distancing Bike
A man in Agartala designed an electric motorcycle to highlight the importance of social distancing.
Cleaning Vegetables
Man uses steam from the pressure cooker to clean veggies.
Drip Irrigation System
Indian farmer used waste glucose bottles to build a drip irrigation system.
Steam Iron To Disinfect ChequesA video from a branch of Bank of Baroda in Gujarat, surfaced on the internet. In the video, a cashier can be seen using a steam iron to disinfect a cheque. ‘Ek Teer, Do Nishane’
This woman is cycling and at the same time grinding flour at home.
Practising Social Distancing
Woman uses paint roller to apply Haldi on bride-to-be while practising social distancing,
Ferris Wheel-Cum-Bike
A man literally attached a ‘Jhoola’ to his bike to travel with his family.
A Robot To Fetch Liquor
A Tamil Nadu man builds a robot to buy liquor for him.
Shudh Desi Tripod
Pune teacher’s jugaad during online classes for students, won the Internet.
Made in India: Locust-Scaring Machine
Someone came up with a makeshift locust-scaring machine.