Engineer

Mansukhbhai Prajapati

Rural Innovator & Ceramic Engineer · Gujarat

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The Story

Mansukhbhai Prajapati, a potter from Morbi, Gujarat, created 'Mitticool'—an affordable, zero-electricity refrigerator made entirely of terracotta clay that keeps food fresh using evaporative cooling. He holds national patents for eco-friendly earthen kitchenware and non-stick clay tawas, transforming traditional pottery into a modern sustainable enterprise.

Impact

Invented Mitticool — zero-electricity clay refrigerators and non-stick earthen cookware empowering rural artisans

Evidence

National patents holder, featured by Cambridge Judge Business School & Forbes India

Replication

Mitticool eco-friendly products exported globally, supporting traditional Kumhar potter livelihoods