Palode (Kerala): He is neither a Masters in Technology, nor an IIT graduate. But 22-year-old Sajeem is an inventor and scientist in his own right with not much of a formal education.
Ever heard of a motorbike that runs on kerosene and can carry six people? Well, that's exactly what Sajeem has created. His sparkling green machine has already made him a hero in his hometown Palode in Kerala. The youngster says rising fuel prices was the reason he wanted to create an economical vehicle.
"I wanted to fight this ever-rising fuel prices. My bike can take more than seven people at a mileage of only Rs 40. Moreover, I wanted to do something which will stand out from the rest," Sajeem says.
And if that doesn't impress you, Sajeem has more up his sleeves. He generates electricity at his house to ensure that his family doesn't sweat it out in the power-cut-infested summers.
His latest invention is a gadget called 'Girlfriend'. It is something young ladies can use to keep eve-teasers away. At the press of a small switch, it generates an electric shock on the attacker when in contact.
When Pink Floyd sang 'We don't need no education,' they possibly had Sajeem in mind. On that count, Sajeem's work has sent out a strong signal: That when it comes to inventions, education matters little.
Ask him about his education, he has a simple answer.
"Education alone can be of no use. What are we going to achieve by rot learning. I think only if we apply our mind properly we can do a lot of things. I never used to waste time, but rather used to play with electronic equipments to come up with something big," Sajeem says.
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