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When it comes to jugaad, India tops the list because we desis always find a quick way to solve our problems. We have perfected the art of finding quick, clever solutions to our everyday issues. From fixing a leaking pipe with tape to creating makeshift tools on construction sites, jugaad is more than just a hack for Indians – it’s a way of life. A video has gone viral on social media, which shows a man using a scooter to lift a heavy bag of cement to the fourth floor of an under-construction building. “Mai aapko dikhaata hu, India mein building kaise bnti hai. Isko kehte hai jugaad,” says Harpreet Singh Ghulati, a property dealer featured in the video. In the clip, you can see how the workers attached a rope pulley to the scooter’s rotating wheel using metal rods. As the man accelerates the scooter, the pile of cement bags slowly climbs upward. The video was captioned “AI vs Desi Technology.” Though the place isn’t revealed, the scooter’s number plate suggests it’s from Haryana. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harpreet Singh Ghulati (@propertygallery13) How Did Internet React To It? The clip quickly caught attention with viewers amazed by the desi jugaad. One person commented, “We are third fast growing economy under Make in India initiative.” Another wrote, “Sir you’re very genius. My next investment would be with you!” “Pehle America bolta tha, ‘Kaun ho tum?’ Ab hum bolte hain, ‘Tu kaun hai be?'” commented another. “This technology should not go outside India.” wrote the next. A Similar Incident Earlier, a similar video had gone viral after a man used a scooter in a unique way, drawing a reaction from Anand Mahindra himself. He said that it was a great example of why the engines of vehicles are called powertrains, as it includes axles, gears and more components like the one he had used. But he suggested to use an electric motor instead of the petrol scooter, as it would be less noisy and more cost-effective. In another incident, a man modified his two-wheeler by placing the scooter handle in the opposite direction. It was installed backward, just below the vehicle’s front seat. The man was seen sitting between the seat and the handle while riding the vehicle.
