In today’s world, the concept of “jugaad” or frugal engineering+innovation, holds the secrets to simple but elegant solutions to the world’s most pressing issues, besides being an efficient way to provide third world country citizens with basic needs.
Though an application of elementary physics and chemistry, frugal invention also stimulates creativity – allowing outlandish solutions that are very effective.
Since it depends on materials on hand, jugaad is a viable option for quick fixes at home.
The class will involve a brief history, a study on the economics of frugal engineering in addition to basic applications of mainstream