Samsung India’s new “Solve for Tomorrow” documentary to be telecast on JioHotstar

New Delhi: Samsung India has unveiled the “Solve for Tomorrow” documentary. It captures the journeys of people from across India in shaping ideas to solve some of the pressing problems of society. 

The documentary highlights the winning teams – Eco Tech Innovator and METAL and their approaches to tackle arsenic contamination of water. The documentary will be telecast on JioHotstar, celebrating India’s National Science Day.

Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow” is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) based competition. The third edition of this program features participants from remote regions of India.

Sayed Safrahan Ullah Khabir of Team Eco-Tech belongs to Golaghat in Assam, while the three members of Team Metal originate from Bihar.

According to Samsung, the 40-minute documentary portrays the lives of the innovators and their challenges as they solve real-world problems that affect their communities.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow claims to have helped the participants with support, guidance, resources and funding to refine their innovations and take them to the next level.

“There are always two ways of looking at life and problems: one is to simply sit and complain about it, and the other is to think and visualise a solution that can change lives for good,” said Sayed Safrahan Ullah Khabir, Team Eco Tech Innovator (School Track). “Someone had to solve the problem of arsenic contamination that has plagued my state, Assam, for generations—this was the thought that started my innovation journey. Initially, my family was not very convinced, but over time, they began to believe in my vision.”

Arpit Kumar, Team METAL (Youth Track), said, “Innovation is a unique idea that can be a solution for a real-world problem of a community and for the country. It is not always about sophisticated technology — sometimes, the biggest challenges need simple yet effective solutions.”

His teammate, Abhijit Kumar, further emphasised, “It does not matter where you come from; you can be an innovator from a town, city, or a village. If you give 110% effort to your idea, you can make an impact. In my state of Bihar, there is someone affected by arsenic contamination in water in every 20 km and as a result constantly dealing with chronic and terminal illnesses. Our work aims to change that.”

The documentary highlights the intrinsic idea of both the teams - Eco Tech Innovator and METAL – and how they implemented their respective solutions through graphic explainers. 

Team Eco Tech Innovator, hailing from Golaghat, Assam, developed a non-electric, affordable filter designed to remove arsenic from water and convert it into a valuable bioproduct.

The filter uses a multi-layer filtration system with fluoride and arsenic elimination, pH balancing, and essential mineral infusion, ensuring safe drinking water.

The solution provides communities with access to clean water while creating economic value by transforming contaminants into useful byproducts.

Team METAL, based in Udupi, Karnataka and Patna, Bihar, designed a three-stage filtration structure that efficiently removes arsenic from groundwater. The process begins with basic pre-filtration, followed by a multi-zone purification system, and ends with post-filtration using a semi-permeable cloth membrane. Their technology ensures the delivery of clean, safe drinking water to underserved communities.

Over 6000 people participated in the “Solve for Tomorrow” programme. At the final stage, 10 finalists pitched their ideas, and two teams were declared winners. Eco Tech Innovator and METAL were awarded Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakh, respectively, to support the further development of their solutions, including prototype enhancement and incubation at IIT-Delhi.

Safrahan, a high-school student, is the individual behind Team Eco Tech Innovator. Hailing from Golaghat, Assam, he has been focusing on developing a low-cost and sustainable water purification solution for over two years and got his recognition with Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. He is currently raising awareness about the pressing problem of arsenic-led water contamination in the rural communities of Assam.

Team METAL, comprising Arpit Kumar and Shambhavi Sinha, undergraduate students from Udupi, Karnataka and Abhijeet Kumar from Patna, Bihar, have been working together for the past six years, dating back to their school days. Their collaboration has led to the development of a breakthrough arsenic removal technology with the potential to significantly affect water safety and sustainability. At present, they are incubated at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer at IIT Delhi.