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Avdhesh Kumar (born 4 April 1975), popularly known as Jumman Mistry, is an Indian grassroots innovator and auto mechanic from Sonwarsha village, Warisaliganj, Nawada, Bihar, India. He is known for creating useful and low-cost machines from scrap materials, focusing on rural development and sustainable technology.
Early life and education
[edit]Avdhesh Kumar was born on 4 April 1975 in Sonwarsha village, Warisaliganj, Nawada district, Bihar, India. He completed his schooling locally and passed the 12th standard. From an early age, he showed interest in mechanical work and rural problem-solving, often experimenting with scrap materials to build small tools and machines.
Career
[edit]Avdhesh Kumar began his career as an auto mechanic in Nawada, Bihar. Over time, he became known for his innovative ideas and practical solutions that transformed scrap materials into useful machines for rural applications. His approach reflects the concept of "kabad se jugaad" (innovation from waste).
Major inventions
[edit]- 1996 – Alternative fuel motorbike — experimented with a two-wheeler capable of running on alternative fuel sources.
- 2016 – Water conservation device — designed to prevent water tank overflow and reduce water wastage.
- 2017 – Automatic Railway crossing gate Hooting and Lighting System — created to enhance safety at unmanned railway crossings. For this innovation, he received a certificate and cash reward from Indian Railways.[1]
- 2020 – Air-conditioned PPE kit and locust deterrent device developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
- 2021 – Crop protection robot and anti-virus helmet mask.[5]
- 2024 – Spring-loaded safety fan for suicide prevention.
- 2025 – Electric mini power tiller for small-scale farmers.
Environmental initiatives
[edit]In 2024, Jumman Mistry launched an environmental campaign titled Ped Lagaye, Free Service Paaye, under which he provides free or discounted e-rickshaw servicing to customers who plant trees.[7]
Through this initiative, he aimed to promote environmental awareness and encourage vehicle owners to contribute to tree plantation drives.
He also promotes the use of e-rickshaws as an eco-friendly mode of transport in rural areas.
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Received a certificate and cash prize from Indian Railways for his Automatic Railway Hooting and Lighting System.[8] [9] [10]
- Awarded a certificate of appreciation for contributions in the field of agricultural innovation.
- Recognized locally for promoting sustainable and low-cost technology in rural Bihar.
- ^ "नवादा : बस से 324 बोतल विदेशी शराब जब्त". 23 March 2025.
- ^ "ऑटोमेटिक समपार रेलवे फाटक मॉडल का रेलवे अधिकारियों ने किया निरीक्षण - automatic railway gate".
- ^ "जुम्मन मिस्त्री की खोज पर रेलवे ने लगा दिया ग्रहण". 5 June 2018.
- ^ "PPE Kit : कोरोना काल में बिहार के 'मिस्त्री' का कमाल, डॉक्टरों के लिए बना डाला एसी वाला पीपीई किट".
- ^ "नवादा: अब कबाड़ से बना रोबोट करेगा खेतों की रखवाली". 11 January 2021.
- ^ https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/patna/nawada/news/juman-mistry-made-crop-protector-robot-128059834.html
- ^ Dainik Bhaskar – "Jumman Mistry gives free plants to auto buyers"
- ^ Prabhat Khabar
- ^ Dainik Jagran
- ^ Live Hindustan