Jugaad is a Hindi word that describes the never give up ability to find solutions through creative thinking and finding new ways to get things done.
There was a television series made into movies based on the A -Team and the famous Mission Impossible, they were about a team whose mission was to be resourceful and achieve success against all odds.
Similarly, in India the relevance of Jugaad is felt in our daily lives because we need to work with limited money and resources whether it is finding a workable solution for fixing electricity, water or electronic devices that we need to function normally.
Jugaad is relevant in all fields of life including business, economics and entrepreneurship, it is about finding practical solutions without having to go by the book and following rules that are an obstacle to getting things done.
Some of the best examples of Jugaad can be found in the repair and use of electronic devices, if your desktop or mobile device does not work, take it to the mobile repair shop and they will use parts from other desktops or mobile devices to make it work.
There is a drawback to this type of Jugaad as the desktop or mobile device will work for a short period of time and considering the fact that we use these devices regularly, it is better to buy a new desktop or mobile device to replace the one that does not work.
Another famous example of Jugaad is the tiffin delivery service done by the dabbawalas in Mumbai, it is special because it was honoured by King Charles III of the United Kingdom for its efficient service.
Power outage and electricity cuts are a common problem faced by most of us regardless of where you live, Jugaad helps to keep the lights working by clever use of the wiring, there is a risk in this as it could lead to short circuit.
Jugaad is used by vegetable and fruit sellers to keep them in order according to size so the lighter fruits and vegetables do not get crushed by the weight of the heavier vegetables and fruits.
We need to keep our smartphones charged, this is where Jugaad makes a difference, people use the car battery to charge their phones, building switch board outlets can be used to keep your phone in working condition.
Drying clothes especially during the rainy season is difficult but with Jugaad, we can keep the clothes indoors and use the ceiling fan to dry them and it does make a difference instead of having to wait for days for your clothes to dry.
The summer season makes it difficult to stay without the air conditioner, this is resolved by positioning the air conditioner in such a way that it can cool two rooms at the same time.
To conclude, Jugaad is used to fix things quickly, it is temporary and has its drawbacks but it takes courage when time is of the essence and we have to work with what we have and that is the reason why Jugaad will be a part of our daily lives.
