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.
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...
Coping with soil salinity: Lessons from a wild rice species
Climate change and sea level rise is increasingly affecting coastal regions of India. Intrusion of sea water into...
People training came voluntarily to help, during Kerala floods 2018, to support their community though they had no disaster...
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) advocates parties to integrate the conservation and sustainable use of...
Investments in anticipatory research, crucial after pandemic: Experts at MSSRF conference
Chennai, August 10, 2020: There is need for a shift in the approach to agriculture, keeping in mind the situation...
Global and national policies for sustainable food systems for balanced diet
Session Speakers Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Emeritus Librarian,...
Post-harvest markets and supply chains
Session Speakers Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, Indian Institute of Food...
Gendered impacts of the Covid-19 crisis
Highlights of Session 6 The existence of a pandemic and the related control measures of lockdown have...
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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
