INQUI-LAB INSIGHTS

We believe that meaningful innovations come from the same place where problems exist. With that, more and more participation of women and girl problem-solvers becomes imperative for a thriving society.

Only when we have more young girls and women observe problems, voice them, and find solutions, can we have the diversity of perspectives and inclusivity in terms of types of problems that are being tackled.

In this edition, we bring to you stories of young girls who took the lead to solve problems in their communities. They also went on to secure the top 3 spots among competing teams and won prizes for their innovations under the Youth for Social Impact Program. Their innovations tackle problems from diverse areas like mining, agriculture, and food processing and speak volumes in terms of their deep-level community involvement.

First Prize Winners

Team of Gai Chandana, Swetha Reddy, and Laharika

from Government Polytechnic for Women, Warangal.

Rythanna Kit - Black polyester zipped cover for drying food grains

The team observed that food grains, when left out to dry under the sun, would often get spoiled due to water seepage through tarpaulin causing losses to farmers. After thorough research, the team came up with corrosion and water seepage resistant design of which would eventually reduce grain losses for farmers.

Second Prize Winners

Team of Grahya, Vignaya, Pravali and Deepika

from Bvrit Hyderabad College of Engineering for Women, Hyderabad.

SURAKSHA - Redefining security systems in Coal mines

The team identified the hazards of coal mining for deep mine workers. After a training in Human Centric Design process and a visit to Singareni Coal mines, the team designed ‘Suraksha’. This specially designed safety jacket tracks miner’s positions, health vitals, harmful gases and triggers communication, reducing the reaction time for rescue operations.

Third Prize Winners

Team of Mahshwari, Stella, Afreen and Shanvitha

from TSWRDCW, Warangal East

Krimi Haarini - Eco-friendly grocery preservative

The group noticed a significant wastage of raw food grains in their hostel mess due to spoilage by insects and pests. They researched and conducted experiments on the efficacy of high-odour spices like clove, cardamom, neem leaves in repelling pests and insects. After encouraging results, they combined such natural ingredients to make all-natural powders and tablets called Krimi Haarini and are using it to prevent food grain spoilage.

We recently celebrated both Women’s Day and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. On these occasions we are warmed by the consistently increasing participation of both boys and girls and their wins. And at the same time, we reflect on how we can make our environment free of limiting stereotypes and nurture problem-solvers who are yet to come.

To catch up more of our changemakers, you can visit our social media pages on Instagram and LinkedIn.

You can also listen in to our co-founder, Sahithya Anumolu’s views on the importance of breaking limiting stereotypes.

Inqui-Lab Foundation aims to nurture changemakers, entrepreneurs and innovators who can transform their communities and the world.

www.inquilabfoundation.org