Asad Abdullah, a resident of Azamgarh district in Uttar Pradesh, has gained widespread attention after building a 7-seater solar-powered vehicle using scrap materials at a cost of just around `10,000.
The 22-year-old innovator reportedly designed and assembled the vehicle in a small local workshop using discarded metal parts and easily available materials. The experimental vehicle runs entirely on solar energy and covers over 200 kilometres in sunlight.
According to Asad, the idea behind the project was to create an affordable and environment-friendly mode of transport that could be accessible to ordinary people.Unlike most electric or solar-powered vehicles that involve high manufacturing costs, Asad’s invention was developed on a modest budget of nearly `10,000, making it a notable example of low-cost innovation.
The 7-seater vehicle has also sparked discussions about practical and sustainable mobility solutions, especially in developing regions where rising fuel prices and environmental concerns continue to impact everyday transportation.
The project reflects India’s long tradition of grassroots innovation, where inventors from small towns and informal workshops often develop creative solutions despite limited resources.
People believe Asad’s invention highlights the growing contribution of young innovators in advancing conversations around sustainability, affordable technology and cleaner transport systems.