Thursday, February 25, 2010 Business
"The measure of a country's greatness should be based on how well it cares for its most vulnerable populations."
— Gandhi

Gandhian Engineering

Gandhian Engineering
Do you need to sacrifice quality or features to produce an inexpensive product? Should only the world's richest people be able to afford the newest technologies? Is developing technology only about making a profit? The answer to such questions is a resounding no, according a fairly new concept called Gandhian engineering. Embracing Mahatma Gandhi's ideal of "doing more, for less, for more," the growing movement aims to democratize technology by developing ultra-low-cost products for the world's poorest citizens while still creating a profit for companies.

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