SIMA 27 jan

Innovation : 

Innovation I.Goswami,PhD Professor and Head Department of Social Work Karpagam University, Coimbatore # IIIE-SIMA 27/January/2010

Backdrop : 

Backdrop Birth of modern civilization: Invention of fire spark during stone-age Agrarian Society/Economy Industrial Society/Economy Knowledge Driven Society/Economy

India: Leading Global Innovator : 

India: Leading Global Innovator Colonial India Independent India with caste, religion and regionalism- dominated politics and DIVIDE Politics, Democracy and Development: Caste-based with strong regionalism Transformation from Nehruvian Socialism to neo-Capitalism

Factors Induced Transformation : 

Factors Induced Transformation More than half of population is below 25 yrs The high-tech education, knowledge driven wisdom and professionalism have transcended them beyond conservative thoughts, casteism and regional and national boundaries. Living in global village, cross-cultural transactions and neo-liberal competitiveness have induced the growth of INVENTION & INNOVATION –led business, economy,society and governance.

Barriers to Innovation : 

Barriers to Innovation Limited skills and training are a major bottleneck. Better information flows are needed More early-stage funding is needed Variations in productivity highlight the need for better knowledge diffusion Private enterprises need to increase R&D spending New domestic knowledge needs to be converted to commercial use The Diaspora needs to be tapped more effectively McKinsey studies show that only 10–25 percent of general college graduates in India are suitable for employment (Farrell, Kaka, and Sturze, 2005).

Factors Led Innovation : 

Factors Led Innovation Business can survive by meeting needs of customers but grow by creating new desires Growing middle class population (which exceeds America’s total population) has inspired invention of Tata Nano ($2500). Searching for a better supply chain for agricultural produce has led invention of “e-Choupals” To grab a competitive market share Nokia & LG invented low cost mobile handsets. Increasing demand for knowledge has led corporate to adopt “Twin Strategy”: Manufacturing and R&D. Global Warming – Demand for Clean/Green Energy- Innovation of alternative energy sources. Not only GDP but “Inclusive Growth” has brought transformation in Govt. policy, program and strategies.

Factors Led Innovation (Contd..) : 

Factors Led Innovation (Contd..) Tremendous growth in IT/BPO sector has created demands for “English Speaking” workforce: Led to develop a million dollar “English/Soft Skill Training Industry”. 4500-5000 Dabbawalas in Mumbai serve 200,000 lunches daily with one mistakes per 6 million.

Innovation Activities : 

Innovation Activities

India Innovation Recognition : 

India Innovation Recognition In 2006 the Technology Review (MIT 2006) ranked six Indian-Americans among the top global innovators under the age of 35. Infosys is among the world’s 10 most innovative companies. Deccan Airlines: The pioneer of Low cost airline business

Miles to Go : 

Miles to Go India ranks lowest among Japan, USA, Germany, France, UK, China and Brazil in respect to number of researcher per million people. Japan: 5500 USA: 4800 UK: 2500 China: 700 Brazil: 500 India: 200

Miles to Go (Contd…) : 

Miles to Go (Contd…) % of GDP Invested in R&D Japan: > 3% USA: > 2.5% UK: > 1.5% China & Brazil: > 1% India: < 1%

Innovation Output in BRIC (World Bank 2003-2006) : 

Innovation Output in BRIC (World Bank 2003-2006)

Innovation by NGOs : 

Innovation by NGOs Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA). The association is engaged in manufacturing, crafts, and services. More than 420,000 members at the grassroots level. Export markets explored include Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. SEWA’s Trade Facilitation Centre researches markets, improves communications between micro enterprises and their federations, carries out capacity-building and product development, and develops information and training software in local languages. It has commercialized the rural handicrafts industry, which sells women’s goods through shops, trade fairs, and exports—in some cases adding $175 to an embroiderer’s annual income. Key results for the Trade Facilitation Centre include $307,000 in sales in 2006, a reduction in rejection rates from 30 percent to less than 9 percent, a state-of-the-art mainline production facility, and income generation for over 1,100 craftswomen in 2005 and 2006.

NGOs…. : 

NGOs…. Krishi Gram Vikas Kendra (KGVK). The organization has pioneered the concept of “total village management” by providing sustainable income-generating opportunities and access to health care for the rural poor of Jharkhand, where 60 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. In the past 33 years, KGVK has helped increase incomes of more than 10,000 people, and created over 3,000 self-help (continued) groups in 352 villages of rural Jharkhand. Key results include the formation of 78 farmer clubs that provide training and extension services to over 600 farmers, and two retail shops that have had sales over $12,000.

Innovative Ads : 

Innovative Ads

Innovative Ads : 

Innovative Ads

Innovative Ads : 

Innovative Ads

Save The Children : 

Save The Children

Powerful Axe : 

Powerful Axe

Innovative Ads : 

Innovative Ads

Gucci Led Watch: Gives you elegant experience. This concept designs comes with a sliding cover revealing a glass LED display : 

Gucci Led Watch: Gives you elegant experience. This concept designs comes with a sliding cover revealing a glass LED display

Luna Crystal Watch: Fashioned with Swarovski Crystal Steel, the LCW is futuristic and eye-catching. Touching two contact points makes the time display magically appear as though it is floating inside crystal : 

Luna Crystal Watch: Fashioned with Swarovski Crystal Steel, the LCW is futuristic and eye-catching. Touching two contact points makes the time display magically appear as though it is floating inside crystal

M60M Concept Watch: Instead of clock arms, rotating disc shows the time. The clock face appear as a ring only. Centre is empty. : 

M60M Concept Watch: Instead of clock arms, rotating disc shows the time. The clock face appear as a ring only. Centre is empty.

Langkawi Sky Bridge (Malaysia): Suspended at 700 meters above sea. Offers magnificent views of the Andaman sea and Thailand’s Tarutao Island : 

Langkawi Sky Bridge (Malaysia): Suspended at 700 meters above sea. Offers magnificent views of the Andaman sea and Thailand’s Tarutao Island

Magdeburg Water Bridge (Germany): 918 meters. Navigable. Bridges the river Elbe to connect two important German shipping canals– The Elbe –Havel canal and the Midland canal. : 

Magdeburg Water Bridge (Germany): 918 meters. Navigable. Bridges the river Elbe to connect two important German shipping canals– The Elbe –Havel canal and the Midland canal.

Octavio Oliveira Bridge (Sau Paulo, Brazil): Unusual due to its form, looks like X. It is the only bridge in the world that has the curved tracks supported by a single concrete mass. : 

Octavio Oliveira Bridge (Sau Paulo, Brazil): Unusual due to its form, looks like X. It is the only bridge in the world that has the curved tracks supported by a single concrete mass.

Innovative Arts : 

Innovative Arts

Innovative Painting : 

Innovative Painting

Innovative Painting : 

Innovative Painting

Innovative Painting : 

Innovative Painting

Samurai : 

Samurai

Innovative Cartoon : 

Innovative Cartoon

Innovative Cartoon : 

Innovative Cartoon

Cricket and Politics : 

Cricket and Politics

Slide 36: 

THANK YOU ALL