Godasu Narasimha, a grassroots innovator from Telangana, India, engineered a custom, motor-driven machine to combat the invasive weed, water hyacinth, which threatens aquaculture. This effective, mechanized solution removes ~100 tons daily across half an acre, drastically reducing manual labor, drudgery and safety risks for fishermen. This innovation restores ecological balance, boosts the local economy, and mitigates the severe health and environmental challenges posed by the weed.