Understanding of grassroots innovations in India: evidence from the countryside

Purpose: Disadvantaged regions in India suffer from various forms of problems aggravated by constraints of accessibility. This paper aims to conceptualize innovations as solutions to the problem at grassroots. Design/methodology/approach: This paper tries to bridge empirical gaps in conceptualization of innovations at grassroots with the application of both empirical and theoretical methods. Findings: Grassroots innovation is an important instrument to solve such problems in these regions, where appropriate solution is not developed by the government instrument or private agencies (market) in general with various forms of value creation. Originality/value: This paper tries to bridge empirical gaps in conceptualization of innovations at grassroots.