The book has many innovative features. It is authored by a person who himself has tinkered a great deal and received many National Awards. The book is based on his interaction with about one lakh students and written in the form of questions and answers .The questions raised by the students have been clearly answered so that they may easily understand entire spectrum of innovation.
The definition of ‘Science’, ‘Technology’, ‘Discovery’, ‘Invention’ and ‘Innovation’ has been clearly defined. The book briefly and clearly deals with subjects related with creativity and innovation; education and innovation; area of innovations; process  of  innovation; nomenclature of innovation; innovator diary; benefit from innovations;  recognition, awards and honours etc.
The book also contains description of small innovators who became multi-millionaires through their simple innovations. They donated huge amount for social work and philanthropy.
The author’s well conceived idea in 1999 relating to the creation of a ‘Bank of Creative Ideas’, has been outlined to help India to compete in the race of technological innovations.

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Contents

Why Innovations are Needed Pgs—7

Wake Up Indian Youth Pgs—9

Foreword Pgs—11

Author’s Note Pgs—15

Acknowledgements Pgs—19

1. Child Mind Pgs—23

2. Innovation Pgs—26

3. Creativity and Innovation Pgs—31

4. Who can Innovate? Pgs—36

5. The Education and Innovation Pgs—41

6. The Area of Innovation Pgs—45

7. Process of Innovation Pgs—48

8. Nomenclature of an Innovation Product Pgs—54

9. Innovator’s Diary Pgs—58

10. Benefits of Innovation Pgs—61

11. Innovation Workshop Pgs—65

12. Manufacture of Sale of Innovated Product Pgs—71

13. Information About Patents Pgs—76

14. Awards and Honours Pgs—82

15. The Innovator-Elevated to the Highest Office Pgs—88

16. Innovators Multimillionaires and Philanthropist Pgs—92

17. Collection of Creative Ideas Pgs—101

18. A Call for Students and Youth Pgs—109

Vigyan Ratna Lakshman Prasad (86), is a distinguished innovator, nationally decorated for his path breaking innovations. His work has been commended by renowned scientists and national leaders. He has also authored 15 books, 13 on inventions/innovations and 2 on social work besides, a dedicated social worker and social activist.
In recognition of his innovative work in key areas of national importance, Prasad has been honoured with 10 innovation awards including 7 National and 3 State Awards including ‘Vigyan Ratna Samman’. For his distinguished writings relating to innovations have also brought him 2 National Awards including ‘Dr. Meghnad Saha Samman’. He has also given impetus to innovation movement in India. 
Besides, managing industrial units, Prasad is also involved in academic persuits. He is a guest and visiting faculty of many reputed institutes for Technology and Management including IIMs & IITs.