Inspiring India - Eternal Corporate Media Private Limited

Celebration of
Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar's Historic Achievement

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar is a name that resonates with brilliance, innovation, and resilience. From humble beginnings to becoming a global icon in science and technology, his journey is truly inspirational. A scientist par excellence and a visionary leader, Dr. Mashelkar has redefined research and innovation with contributions that have left a lasting impact on society, industry, and the world.

In a landmark accomplishment, Dr. Mashelkar has been awarded 54 honorary doctorates by prestigious universities across India and abroad – surpassing the record of 48 honorary doctorates held by former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. This extraordinary milestone reflects not just individual excellence but also the spirit of innovation and perseverance that inspires our nation.

Join us as we come together for INSPIRING INDIA on 20th December 2025, International Human Solidarity Day, to celebrate this historic achievement and honour a lifetime dedicated to science, innovation, and humanity.

Event Highlights: Unforgettable Moments

Guest of Honour - Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited, lighting the ceremonial lamp.

Chief Guest-Mr.Chandrakant Patil, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister for Higher & Technical Education and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, along with Guest of Honour Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma, lighting the ceremonial lamp.

Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, lighting the ceremonial lamp.

On the dais (from left to right): Mr. Alok Ranjan Tiwari, Managing Director & CEO, Eternal Corporate Media Private Ltd .; Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Chairman of the Organising Committee; Prof. M. M. Sharma, Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai; Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Lid .; and Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, eminent scientist., Mr. Kripashankar Tiwari, Chairman, Eternal Corporate Media

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar welcoming and felicitating the Chief Guest, Mr. Chandrakant Patil, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister for Higher & Technical Education and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Maharashtra.

Mr. Nadir Godrej, Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej Industries Group, felicitating the Guest of Honour, Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma, Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.

Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Chairman of the Organising Committee, delivering the welcome address.

Mr. Kripa Shankar Tiwari, Chairman, Eternal Corporate Media Private Limited, delivering the conceptualiser's address.

Mr. Alok Ranjan Tiwari, Managing Director & CEO, Eternal Corporate Media Private Limited, delivering a special address.

Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited, addressing the ceremony as the Guest of Honour.

Mrs. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder & CEO, Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Ltd., delivering the vote of thanks as a member of the Organising Committee.

Mr. Nadir Godrej, Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej Industries Group, reciting a poem in honour of Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar.

Mr. Chandrakant Patil, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister for Higher & Technical Education and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, addressing the ceremony as the Chief Guest.

Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma, Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, addressing the gathering as the Guest of Honour.

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar delivering the keynote address.

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar being felicitated by the Chief Guest, Shri Chandrakant Patil; Guest of Honour, Mr. Mukesh Ambani; and Host, Mr. Kripa Shankar Tiwari, in recognition of his historic achievement of receiving 54 honorary doctorates - the highest ever conferred upon an engineering scientist- marking a moment of profound national pride as he surpasses the record of Former President of India, Dr. A. P.J. Abdul Kalam, who received 48 honorary doctorates. Dr. Mashelkar was joined on the dais by his wife, Smt. Vaishali Mashelkar, during the ceremony.

Mr. Niraj Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Auto Limited, and Mr. Alok Ranjan Tiwari, Managing Director & CEO of Eternal Corporate Media Private Limited, welcoming and felicitating the Guest of Honour, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited.

A specially curated short film chronicling the illustrious life and extraordinary journey of Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar being screened during the ceremony.

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar being welcomed and felicitated by Mr. Kripa Shankar Tiwari, joined by Shri Chandrakant Patil, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Government of Maharashtra; Mr. Mukesh Ambani; Mr. Nadir Godrej; and Mr. Deepak Parekh.

Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Chairman of the Organising Committee, formally welcoming and felicitating eminent scientist Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, in whose honour the event was convened.

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar being felicitated by the Chief Guest, Mr. Chandrakant Patil, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Government of Maharashtra, in the presence of Mr. Kripa Shankar Tiwari, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Mr. Nadir Godrej, and Mr. Deepak Parekh.

Coffee Table Book Launch (from left to right): The Pride of India: Raghunath Mashelkar being launched by Mr. Alok Ranjan Tiwari, Mr. Sushil Borde, Mr. Ajay Piramal, Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Prof. M. M. Sharma, Shri Chandrakant Patil, Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Mrs. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Mr. Kripa Shankar Tiwari, Mr. Nadir Godrej, and Mr. Niraj Bajaj.

Book Launch (from left to right): Divya Vaigyanik-A Hindi Biography on Prof. M. M. Sharma being launched by Mr. Hital Meswani, Mr. Nikhil Meswani, Mr. Alok Ranjan Tiwari, Mr. Sushil Borde, Mr. Ajay Piramal, Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Prof. M. M. Sharma, Shri Chandrakant Patil, Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Mrs. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Mr. Kripa Shankar Tiwari, Mr. Nadir Godrej, and Mr. Niraj Bajaj.

On the dais at the conclusion of the ceremony (from left to right): Mr. Alok Ranjan Tiwari, Managing Director & CEO, Eternal Corporate Media Pvt. Ltd .; Mr. Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group; Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director on multiple boards; Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma, Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai; Shri Chandrakant Patil, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister for Higher & Technical Education and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Maharashtra; Smt. Vaishali Mashelkar; Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, eminent scientist; Mr. Kripa Shankar Tiwari, Chairman, Eternal Corporate Media Private Limited; Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited; Mr. Deepak Parekh, eminent banker and Former Chairman, HDFC; Mr. Niraj Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Auto Limited; Mrs. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder & CEO, Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Ltd .; and Mr. Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Electricals Limited.

On the dais (from left to right): Mr. Nikhil Meswani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries Limited; Mr. Alok Ranjan Tiwari, MD & CEO, Eternal Corporate Media Private Limited; Mr. Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group; Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director on multiple boards; Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma, Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai; Mr. Chandrakant Patil, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister for Higher & Technical Education and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Maharashtra; Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Eminent Scientist, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited; Mrs. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder & CEO, Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Ltd.; Mr. Kripa Shankar Tiwari, Chairman, Eternal Corporate Media; and Mr. Nadir Godrej, Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej Industries Group.

Book Launch (from left to right): More from Less For More, authored by Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar and Mr. Sushil Borde, being launched by Mr. Nikhil Meswani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries Limited; Mr. Hital Meswani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries Limited; Mr. Alok Ranjan Tiwari, MD & CEO, Eternal Corporate Media ; Mr. Sushil Borde, Co-author; Mr. Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group; Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director on multiple boards; Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma, Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai; Mr.Chandrakant Patil, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister for Higher & Technical Education and Parliamentary Affairs, Govemnment of Maharashtra; Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, eminent scientist; Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited; Mrs. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder & CEO, Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Ltd .; Mr. Kripa Shankar Tiwari, Chairman, Eternal Corporate Media; Mr. Nadir Godrej, Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej Industries Group; and Mr. Niraj Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Auto Limited.

The Legacy of Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar

Early Life and Education

Born on 1st January 1943 in Mashel, Goa, Dr. Mashelkar faced immense hardships after losing his father at the age of six. Supported by his mother, Late Mrs. Anjani Mashelkar, whose unwavering determination ensured he received an education, he overcame significant financial challenges. From studying under streetlights to excelling academically, his life is a testament to perseverance and dedication.

Key Contributions and Achievements

Academic Excellence

Dr. Mashelkar has authored 25 books and published 284 research papers in leading journals. His groundbreaking research has spanned diverse fields in polymer science & engineering.

Schooling

Union High School, Mumbai

Postgraduate and Doctoral Research

PhD in Chemical Engineering under Prof. MM Sharma, ICT Mumbai

Undergraduate Studies

Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT), Mumbai

Global Recognition

President of Global Research Alliance of World’s nine leading Research and Technology Organisations.

Schooling

Union High School, Mumbai

Undergraduate Studies

Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT), Mumbai

Postgraduate and Doctoral Research

PhD in Chemical Engineering under Prof. MM Sharma, ICT Mumbai

Global Recognition

President of Global Research Alliance of World’s nine leading Research and Technology Organisations.

Global Leadership

President of the Global Research Alliance

Leading the world’s largest network of R&D institutes to address critical challenges like the Millennium Development Goals.

Chairperson, National Innovation Foundation of India

Promoting grassroots innovation to solve societal challenges.

Leadership in Science and Innovation

Director of National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) : Converted import substituting National Chemical Laboratory to knowledge exporting International Chemical Laboratory.
Director General of CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) : Transformed CSIR into a unified, collaborative network of 40 laboratories, driving innovation and industrial partnerships.

Defending India's Traditional Knowledge

Known as the ‘Warrior of Haldighati, Dr. Mashelkar led a landmark legal battle against unjust US patents on turmeric and basmati rice, protecting India’s traditional knowledge and setting global precedents in intellectual property rights.

Government Advisory Roles

Dr. Mashelkar chaired 16 Mashelkar Committees, providing visionary leadership to shape India’s policies in science, technology, and innovation. He also served as a member of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.

Shri Chandrakant Patil

Hon’ble Minister of Higher & Technical Education, Parliamentary Affairs, Government Of Maharashtra

Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma

Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai

Shri Mukesh D. Ambani

Chairman & Managing Director Reliance Industries Limited

Shailesh Haribhakti

Non Executive Chairman & Independent Director on Multiple Boards

Niraj Bajaj

Chairman
Bajaj Auto Limited

Nadir Godrej

Chairman & MD,
Godrej Industries Group

Harsh Mariwala

Chairman
Marico Limited

Satyajeet Tambe

MLC
Maharashtra

Ravi Pandit

Chairman
KPIT Technologies Limited

Sulajja Firodia Motwani

Founder and CEO,
Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Limited

Kripashankar Tiwari

Chairman
Eternal Corporate Media Pvt. Ltd.

Alok Ranjan Tiwari

MD & CEO
Eternal Corporate Media Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Mashelkar’s illustrious career has been adorned with countless accolades, including:

Inspirational Philosophy

Dr. Mashelkar’s mantras of Inclusive Innovation, ‘More from Less for More,’ and ‘Gandhian Engineering’ resonate with corporates, youth, and policymakers worldwide. His visionary ideas emphasize achieving significant impact with limited resources while ensuring inclusivity and sustainability.

A Life Dedicated to Science & Society

Transforming Lives Through Science

Dr. Mashelkar’s leadership in science and technology has not only advanced industrial progress but also empowered grassroots innovations, impacting millions of lives in India and beyond.

Unwavering Commitment to Ethics and Integrity

His life’s journey exemplifies the triumph of ethics, excellence, and hard work. Whether safeguarding India’s intellectual heritage or mentoring future scientists, his commitment to societal well-being has been unwavering.

Mentorship and Advocacy

Dr. Mashelkar continues to inspire new generations of scientists and entrepreneurs. His vision for a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future remains a guiding light for global research and innovation.