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Ramesh Mashelkar

Luminary in Innovation and Scientific Advancement

Biography

Ramesh Raghunath Mashelkar, an esteemed Indian chemical engineer, has made significant contributions to polymer science as the former Director-General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Celebrated for his innovative research and numerous accolades, Mashelkar has been a staunch advocate for integrating science with policy to boost India's socio-economic development. His involvement in various national and international advisory boards underscores his influential role in shaping science and technology leadership in India and globally.

I am because...

"I grew up in poverty in Goa. Science gave me a way out — and then it gave me a way back, to ensure that innovation serves not just the privileged but the forgotten."

— Ramesh Mashelkar

Conversations

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Sam Pitroda in conversation with Ramesh Mashelkar

A fireside chat exploring the moments, challenges and choices that shaped modern India.

2:00:17

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