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.
Tradition marks Kerala’s Fisheries Day with Pokkali’s unique paddy / fish ecosystem
World Fisheries Day reminds us about sustainably managing fisheries resources and ecosystems. In Kerala, the day...
Reaching out during Cyclone Nivar: Technology and community rapport play significant role
As Cyclone Nivar hit the eastern coast of India, on November 25-26, several thousand farming and fishing community members...
Tools, technology and entitlements: sea safety is theme of World Fisheries Day at Poompuhar
Sea Safety was the focus of the ‘World Fisheries Day’ event at MSSRF’s Fish for All Centre, Poompuhar, in the presence of...
Over four years of driving development through public libraries – INELI India-south Asia
Libraries and librarians are acting as drivers of development, showcasing transformation across India and south Asia. This...
Sharing across India and south Asia: interstate network empowers children through libraries
Over 60 children from two South Indian states met online for the first time with an interest to learn, share, and...
Affirmation and opportunity: working with libraries for the SDGs
Globally, librarians are looking at innovative ways of strengthening library services using technology, connecting the dots...
Breaking library boundaries for positive change: A Sairam, innovator
How do you become a change agent in your community reaching people of all ages including differently abled, and many others...
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...
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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
