Name : Mr. K. K. Thomas
District & State : -1, Kerala
Category : Consumer durables
Award : Appreciation
Award Function : 1st National Grassroots Innovation Awards
Award Year : 2001
Innovation Description
Mr. Thomas, 37 years, has studied till 6th standard. He is interested in carrying out chemical reactions and reading. A large number of rubber planters are satisfied with his new invention.
Development of a new coagulant:
He has invented a new coagulant i.e., Formalic Acid for rubber latex coagulation by very cheapest way. It is now used in many natural rubber latex producers. As a result a huge no. of rubber planters are satisfied by his new invention.
http://nif.org.in/innovation/Development_of_a_new_coagulant/126