Anand Mahindra posts a 'jugaad' video - and Twitterati can’t keep calm

The Mahindra Group Chairman shared a 'jugaad' video that shows out-of-the-box thinking applied to close a door.

By ET Online | Jun 29, 2019, 11.44 AM IST

Anand Mahindra's door closure 'jugaad' is going viral.

Life hacks are a miracle, and Anand Mahindra believes so too.

The Chairman of Mahindra Group on Thursday shared a video on Twitter proving how India is truly the leader in exploring budget-friendly innovations, termed as 'jugaad' colloquially.

The TikTok video, shared on Twitter, shows a plastic bottle filled with water hanging right outside the closed door. Every time an individual passes through the door, it closes on its own due to the weight of the bottle. The 64-year-old business leader lauded the out-of-the-box thinking applied to everyday problems that solved the problem in Rs 2 instead of Rs 1,500 on a hydraulic system.

My #whatsappwonderbox is filled with examples of modest, but out-of-the-box thinking applied to everyday problems.… https://t.co/775ArR3JBZ
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) 1561635280000

Soon after Mahindra's tweet, his followers shared their videos, and poured in their suggestions for more innovative ideas. However, some weren't impressed with the video, calling it 'not inspiring'.

@anandmahindra @ShefVaidya Why my Portfolio bets high on Mahindra? 1) As a farmers son, rode on Mahindra tractors… https://t.co/FTE9I0ctbf
— Sagar Khatod (@SagarKhatod) 1561743511000

@anandmahindra this should be patented. I am sure you will get lot of ideas sir.
— ಹರೀಶ (Harish) (@haris_blr) 1561635506000

@anandmahindra When you opt to recruit someone is Jugaad guy gets a chance . Livelihood is life with responsi… https://t.co/5Ia3MCOM4Y
— Farooq Ahmed (@farooqaur) 1561730207000

@anandmahindra https://t.co/Nm3hDsWuzb
— Rohit Kumar (@realrohitkumar) 1561645919000

@anandmahindra Jugaad Se Jhakaas ! The secret is here... Sir :D https://t.co/43gyLCkNfp
— Hawk (@BeingIn51682874) 1561738608000

@anandmahindra this is not innovation, only useless jugad. Not inspiring
— Bagat (@dhanrajanip) 1561704285000

@anandmahindra sorry to say but it's complete jugad. hydraulic has so many use cases what this jugad can't fulfill.… https://t.co/PftXN3G6RO
— Nirmal Shah (@NirmalShah2307) 1561660391000

@anandmahindra This only works for paper thing extremely light doors though. What’s your suggestion for heavier regular doors ?
— ABQhiker (@ABQHIKER) 1561725553000

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