The document discusses the concept of "Jugaad" which is a Punjabi term meaning an improvised or quick fix solution using unconventional methods. It describes how Jugaad innovators work closely with local communities to develop affordable, accessible, and sustainable solutions from the ground up. The document also discusses how teaching Jugaad principles can help develop solutions that are relevant for both developing and developed nations, and how the concept is gaining popularity in universities in America and Europe.

2. “Jugaad”
“A Punjabi term which means alternative
arrangement, a quick fix through the use of an
unconventional but innovative method.”

3.  Beyond Jugaad
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4.  Jugaad innovators don’t view
customers as merely passive users
of their product and services.
 Recognizing the diversity of
customer needs, they invent new
solutions from the ground up by
working closely with marginal
groups.
 They engage local communities
and partners to set up a grassroots
value chain to locally build,
deliver, and support their
solutions, making these solutions
in turn affordable, accessible, and
sustainable
Jugaad

5.  Beyond Jugaad
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6. Solution
Be Frugal
Alternate
Solution
Identify
Problem
Manage
Constraints
Know
Priorities
Quick
Thinking
Innovate
Be
Unconventional
Jugaad Solution Style

7.  Training future Jugaad Innovators
 Interiorizing the principles the future leaders will be able to
design and deliver affordable and sustainable solutions that are
relevant not only for developing nations but also for developed
economies in the west.
 Imbue the next generation of engineers and managers with a
Jugaad mindset and its associated principles.
 The Jugaad concept is becoming
more popular in American and
European universities.

8.  Summary
Not a substitute for organized R & D.
India needs to capitalize on the ‘Jugaad’ mentality
Need for more financial support to fund innovative ideas.
“Jugaad’ may face opposition from govt. and industry.