Jugaad for the Future: Makerspaces of India

Diplôme Master Jugaad for the Future: Makerspaces of India eng 2024-09-02 author Narayan Gautham Varada 975336 director Cattacin Sandro 0000-0002-7685-2037 27172 Service enseignement, recherche, administratif et technique (SdS) (SCSPS) This thesis delves into the intersection of jugaad—a flexible, frugal, and innovative approach deeply embedded in Indian culture and the burgeoning ecosystem of makerspaces in India. Through an analytical exploration of three case studies, Maker's Asylum, Maker's Box and Workbench Projects, this study examines how jugaad principles are not only integrated but also serve as a catalyst for grassroots innovation in these collaborative spaces. The paper situates these makerspaces within the broader socio-economic and cultural landscapes of their respective cities, uncovering how they contribute to sustainable development goals (SDGs), foster inclusive innovation, and address local challenges through creative, community-driven solutions. In a country as diverse and complex as India, these makerspaces play a crucial role in democratizing access to innovation, enabling a wide range of participants, from community members and students to entrepreneurs and social innovators to engage in the creative process. By exploring the synergies between jugaad and the makerspace movement, this research underscores the potential of these spaces to drive frugal innovation, promote social inclusion, and serve as a model for other emerging economies. The study also critically engages with the limitations and challenges faced by these makerspaces, particularly in terms of scalability, sustainability, and the balancing act between traditional jugaad practices and the structured frameworks of formal innovation ecosystems. Ultimately, this work explores the contours of innovation in India but also offers valuable insights into the future of innovation practices globally. Dewey 354.3 MIHDS Master in Innovation, Human Development and Sustainability 199 Institut de la gouvernance de l'environnement et du développement territorial TF false 69003389-ad76-47fc-9229-b8f50484057b Master thesis Public Gautham_Varada_Narayan_MemoireMIHDS.pdf 966831 application/pdf 1507eddedb7f9847d96e63a18e36f928f623604e6c0a7b7a381a59063ad3fd0f openAccess Faculté des sciences de la société / Institut de la gouvernance de l'environnement et du développement territorial

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