Dr R Mashelkar, Former DG, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research and Advisory Board, Swades Foundation joined the #SwadesBuildingLivelihoods telethon. Dr Mashelkar at the show, highlighted how Swades has always been way ahead of the world. He also talked about how his personal life, where he faced a lot of struggle, has made him more connected with the Building Livelihood initiative, as it will help lift people out of sheer poverty.