The Book
Inequality is still one of the greatest challenges of the twenty-first century. Income inequalities, for instance, create access inequalities, which lead to social disharmony. However, reducing income inequalities takes generations. Can we create access equality despite income inequality?
This book introduces the idea of ‘More from Less for More’ under the umbrella of inclusive innovation as a solution to solving grand challenges of India at scale and at speed. By bringing focus to some breakthrough real-life examples from India, where ‘more from less for more and more’ has already been achieved, breaking down the science of affordable excellence, and providing its readers with practical tools and processes, the book aims to serve as a guide for stakeholders across segments.
From innovators, entrepreneurs, industrialists, governments, scientists, technocrats, teachers and students, More from Less for More will attempt to enable all kinds of readers to appreciate the idea of how inclusive innovation is an answer to the grand challenges not just for India but for the whole world.
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Know The Authors
Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar
Raghunath Mashelkar, FRS, is one of India’s foremost science and innovation leaders. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research transformation, under his leadership as director general, is ranked among the top-ten twentieth-century achievements of Indian science and technology. He was president of Global Research Alliance, a conglomerate of 60,000-plus scientists from leading global research and technology organizations. He was also chairman of the National Innovation Foundation as well as several corporate innovation boards besides being president of the Indian National Science Academy. He holds the record of fifty-four honorary doctorates from universities around the world. Former US President George H.W. Bush (Senior) honoured him with the Star of Asia Award and the President of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibhushan—three of the highest civilian honours.
Sushil Borde
Sushil Borde is President of the Anjani Mashelkar Foundation, driving affordable, high-tech healthcare innovations. He formerly served as president of the Fab Foundation at MIT, where he advanced the global ‘Invention as Aid’ mission through Fab Labs. As senior adviser to the Global Research Alliance, he has helped harness the power of science, technology and innovation for global good. At Reliance Industries, Sushil Borde leads the Reliance Innovation Leadership Centre. He convened the Reliance Innovation Council of Nobel Laureates and global thought leaders and holds a patent for an innovation platform. Sushil Borde was co-creator of Timeless Inspirator: Reliving Gandhi, a book inspired by R.A. Mashelkar.
Praise for the Book
“More from Less for More or MLM is more than a philosophy - it is a blueprint for the future of innovation and inclusive growth. This philosophy is also the driving spirit behind the ‘WE CARE’ ethos of Reliance, whose Jio revolution has transformed access, affordability, and opportunity for over a billion people. In this timely and inspiring work, Dr. Mashelkar and Sushil demonstrate how MLM can deliver a rare convergence: growth for nations, equal opportunities for people, profitability for enterprises - all while safeguarding our planet.”
“This book by my elder brother Dr. Mashelkar ji and dear Sushil beautifully resonates with my lifelong efforts for globalising compassion. More From Less For More is, at its heart, a profound compassionate action — proving how innovation can achieve access equality despite income inequality of the poorest and most marginalized. The inspiring work of the Anjani Mashelkar Foundation highlighted here offers practical, humane solutions that speak to the values of justice, equity, and hope for every child and every community. The world urgently needs this message.”
"More from Less for More offers a visionary yet practical roadmap for India’s next phase of growth—one rooted in frugality, innovation, and inclusion. In an era of rising inequality and resource constraints, this book shows how nations can grow responsibly—serving more people with fewer resources, without compromising on quality or ambition. It is an essential reading for anyone committed to building a just, sustainable, and prosperous society.”
“More from Less for More’ is a visionary guide to creating a sustainable, equitable future. By challenging outdated paradigms, it offers a transformative strategy to ensure innovation benefits all, transcending boundaries. A powerful blueprint for shared prosperity and environmental integrity.”
“The future of the world depends on inclusive innovations that work at population scale. More From Less For More provides a timely and actionable blueprint on how to achieve that. Dr. Mashelkar and Sushil connect the dots between affordable excellence, digital transformation, and social inclusion — showing how MLM can be a foundational principle for equitable and sustainable growth in the 21st century.”
“I first heard those five magic words 15 years ago and have been inspired by them ever since. They combine aspiration and innovation to deliver winners all round. Stories of imaginative leaps that created novel and re-imagined products for everyone jump off the page. These stories will inspire tomorrow’s products, destined to become the new normal.”
“More From Less For More offers an inspiring vision of how cutting edge technology and innovative thinking can be harnessed to drive true disruption in public health. The book goes beyond philosophy—it provides clear levers and pathways to make affordable, inclusive healthcare a reality. The creations of the Anjani Mashelkar Foundation highlighted here are a testament to what is possible when innovation meets compassion at scale.”