The Jugaad is made up of a wooden chassis, a locally made engine or a water pump-set attached to the wheels and the steering wheel of a discarded jeep or a truck. Bhan, a former electrician, sources engine parts from Agra and assembles them at his Todabhim workshop.
Where is Jugad found?
'Jugaad', a colloquial Hindi word, which approximately translates as 'quick fix', 'workaround' or 'hack', expresses a quintessentially Indian concept, used ubiquitously throughout mainly Northern India.
What is Jugad technology?
Jugaad is a colloquial Hindi word that roughly translates as “an innovative fix for your business; an improvised solution born from ingenuity and cleverness.” Whether it is aimed at creating a product, service, or business model—is what we call jugaad innovation.