Mumbai , July 15: Speaking at a special lecture under the FICCI Legends Series, Padma Vibhushan awardee, Fellow of the Royal Society, and former Director General of CSIR, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar said that “Deep–tech, Artificial Intelligence, and inclusive innovation can become the strongest pillars of Viksit Bharat 2047.” Delivering a lecture on the theme “Winning Through Innovation: Lessons for Industry and Society,” he emphasized that India must evolve from being a consumer of global technologies to becoming a creator of world-class innovations.
Dr. Mashelkar highlighted his widely acclaimed philosophy, “More from Less for More,” as the guiding mantra for India‘s growth. He said,
“The purpose of innovation should be to deliver world-class, affordable solutions to more people using fewer resources. Excellence, affordability, and inclusivity must define India‘s innovation model.”
He cited examples such as smartphone-based tuberculosis screening, AI-powered disease detection, digital maternal healthcare, and non-invasive anemia diagnosis as evidence that India has already demonstrated its ability to develop globally relevant solutions despite limited resources. He also urged the government to significantly increase investments in deep science, disruptive technologies, and high-risk research.
Former FICCI President R. V. Kanoria said,
“Innovation will determine India‘s economic competitiveness and technological leadership.” Meanwhile, Ankit Mehta, Co-founder and CEO of ideaForge, remarked that “‘More from Less for More’ provides the roadmap for people-centric innovation capable of transforming the lives of millions.”
The event witnessed participation from leading representatives of industry, startups, research institutions, and the policy ecosystem, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening India‘s innovation-led growth trajectory.