This is an attempt to compile lists of small but very useful innovations which are found in the developed world, and which help improve the quality of life tremendously. The idea is to prepare a list which might be used by entrepreneurs to start production of these items in India. Please send in suggestions to info@indiapolicy.org

        -       dry gum
        -       self-adhesive stamps
        -       refrigerator magnets (of good quality)
        -       plastic sprinklers for lawns and gardens
        -       envelopes that do not tear apart in their travels
                to other nations/ destinations.
        -       good quality peelers for the kitchen
        -       bar-coding in everything produced in India
        -       bar-code scanned checkout counters in shopping centers
        -       24 hour hot and cold water in all houses
        -       telephone sockets that can be plugged in even by babies
        -       security cameras against theft in big shopping centers
                        (to avoid the harrassment of genuine customers
                       by fellows who keep asking "what do you want?")
        -       nails and screwdrivers of standard sizes
        -       piped gas in every house
        -       self-service photocopying and other machines which use  
                card keys
        -       simple parking meters everywhere
        -       self-service petrol stations which work on credit cards
        -       electric plugs and sockets of a safe variety