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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.
M.S. Swaminathan is an agricultural scientist and plant geneticist, popularly known for his work on the ‘Green Revolution in...
Audio option, boat destination tracking: check out new features of Fisher Friend Mobile Application
A new version of Fisher Friend Mobile Application, that aims to support lives and livelihoods of marine fishing...
Odisha Farmer Producer Organization gets facilities for quality seed promotion
A Farmer Producer Organization formed for certified seed production activity and promotion of quality seeds in the...
Dal Mills in Ganjam, Odisha to increase smallholder farmer income
Bringing drudgery reduction and income generation in one shot, two Dal Mills (processing centres for pulses) were...
Efforts to declare Gupteswar in Odisha a Biodiversity Heritage Site
Gupteswar, a pilgrim site about 55 km from Jeypore, Koraput district is surrounded by dense forest having very...
Training for Soil Health Card initiative in three Odisha districts
A training-cum-workshop on Soil Health Card scheme was organized for three aspirational districts of Odisha -...
Transforming the lives of people through ‘Fisher Friend’
Nolia Nuagan is a marine fishing village in Ganjam District, Odisha. The village comprises traditional,...
This has reference to recent media reports quoting views of Prof M S Swaminathan, Founder M S Swaminathan Research...
New Year 2021 Message from Professor
"I hope this year will bring more ecological security and human wellbeing. We need to demonstrate the advantage of...
MSSRF's Salim Pichan wins award at India International Science Festival
Parataxonomist Mr Salim Pichan, an employee of MSSRF won the Professional Photographer Award at the Biodiversity...
“What do you want to become when you grow up?” The young girl blinked nervously before whispering, “A doctor.” “...
Marketing medicinal plants: workshop in Odisha with key stakeholders
Medicinal plants grow naturally in the forests and are used in traditional healthcare system by tribal communities...
Scientists and farmers strengthen lab-land ties post-lockdown
Over the past few weeks, scientists and farmers have literally seen digital transformation on how to stay...
Compassionate human, food advocate, friend: Pedro Medrano remembered at condolence meet
How do you know that a person was much loved and respected? When you remember many things both small and big about...
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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