Welcome to M S Swaminathan Research Foundation
Harnessing Science for Sustainable Development
About MSSRF
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) established in 1988 is a not-for-profit trust. MSSRF was envisioned and founded by Professor M S Swaminathan, agriculture scientist with proceeds from the First World Food Prize that he received in 1987. The Foundation aims to accelerate use of modern science for sustainable agricultural and rural development. MSSRF focuses specifically on tribal and rural communities with a pro-poor, pro-women and pro-nature approach. The Foundation applies appropriate science and technology options to address practical problems faced by rural populations in agriculture, food and nutrition.
A global panel on “Safe, Affordable, Nutritious Food Year-Round: Global Aspirations to Local Application for...
Local Self Government and youth join cleanliness drive in Kuttanad, Kerala
Two major initiatives to clean waterways and training on solid waste management for local self-government...
Intensifying nutrition awareness during National Nutrition Month in Odisha
Community-level nutrition awareness was stepped up across 47 villages in Odisha in observation of National Nutrition Month,...
Recipients of Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship 2020 announced
Chennai, October 12, 2020: Three young journalists including two women are the first Mina Swaminathan Media...
COVID-19 is impacting women more than men, say Nitya Rao* and Jayashree Balasubramanian**. In the thick of the...
Love’s labour: Manual on Early Childhood Care dedicated to Mrs Mina Swaminathan
A manual for master trainers in early childhood care and education, brought out with many years of brainstorming...
Remembering Prof V L Chopra: Renowned Agriculture Scientist, Founder-Trustee MSSRF
Memories and tributes poured in for Prof V L Chopra at a special memorial meeting held at MSSRF. Renowned...
Strengthening partnerships: NABARD Chairman emphasizes research-farmer interface at MSSRF
September 17, 2020: “An active interface between research, credit facilities and the farmer is required to take...
Village Knowledge Centres help farmers benefit from government schemes in Assam
September 2020: The region of Sivasagar in the state of Assam, is a flood-hit area; most farmers here, go for Rabi...
When Assam floods brought pests, scientists & farmers were ready
September 2020: If there is one thing certain about Assam every year, it is the annual flood and the widespread...
Contributing to agriculture research in Tamil Nadu, CRSARD completes 33rd AGM
Chennai, September 10, 2020: For over three decades the Centre for Research on Agriculture and Rural Development...
Mina Swaminathan Fellowship for Gender and Development
Background The M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) has a core approach of pro-poor, pro-nature and pro-...
Strengthening ‘Nutrition-Secure Puducherry’ efforts:
A team from M S Swaminathan Research Foundation met the Puducherry Chief Minister Thiru K Narayanasami, Chief...
Loss of a great visionary: condoling President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee
In the passing away of Shri Pranab Mukherjee on 31 August 2020, we have lost one of the greatest Indian...
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M S Swaminathan Research Foundation
3rd Cross Street, Institutional Area, Taramani
Chennai 600 113, India
Tel: +91 (44) 22541229, +91 (44) 22541698
