What is “Jugaad”? Welcome to the Indian “Jugaad” blog. Before i begin, let me first clarify the meaning of the word “Jugaad” and my reasons for starting this blog. First of all, the word itself is not my own but a colloquially used word in Northern India. This wikipedia entry suggests the following meanings : As a noun, “jugaad” means a quick-easy-dirty fix or a resource that can be used as such. As a verb, “jugaad” indicates the ingenuity to achieve results by out of box thinking, at times even temporary fixes. There is a brilliant contraption by that same name that captures a very unique aspect about Indian ingenuity and which forms the inspiration for this blog. This contraption is essentially a motorized wagon completely built using cheaply available parts. It is probably the cheapest four wheeler anywhere in the world. The wagon is not built for comfort but just to serve the basic purpose of mass transportation in rural areas. The jugaad can supposedly carry upto 30-35 people (maybe more) and forms the connectivity backbone for villages. Truly amazing ! (via Jugaads : Innovations by and for common Indians: What is “Jugaad”?)