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.
Breastfeeding week observed in Koraput
Odisha based Biju Patnaik Tribal Agro-biodiversity Centre of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, has observed the World...
MSSRF’s model of VKCs adopted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has adopted the concept of Village Knowledge Centres (VKC) developed and...
Story 4: How e-marketing enabled Hill brooms collecting tribal women to access market
The tribal women in Kotia village, Pottangi block of koraput they collect and make Jhadus (Hill Brooms) for their...
Story 3: Nutrition Garden - Practical pathway for address malnutrition
As per the status of 14 blocks in the district; there are 3264 Anganwadi Kendra’s are present. As per...
Story 2 – Use of improved practices and seeds in Fingermillet
This is the story about the Ragi/mandia cultivation by women farmers in Machhara village in...
Story 1: Corona Tragic – Ten Kandha families leading a miserable life
The article focused on the lives and the livelihood of ten Kandha families and how they became victims of...
Story 2: How will we go for work: Our girl children are alone in our houses
The pandemic closed the schools. The regular classes of children has became through online...
Story 1: The Bitter life of Tea Plantation Labourers behind a strong cup of Tea
Covid pandemic shrank the entire world into a single room. It affected people in terms of economy as well as physical...
Story 2: The Covid-19 and Fishing women
Fish is the staple food of the seafaring people and the people in Poombukar in Nagapattinam district are constantly...
Story 1 – Post Covid-19 – Agriculture work and women
Women make up 80% of the workforce on farmland. They spend 16 hours a day on household chores and farmland. What...
Mailam block: MSSRF’s intervention transformed water-scarce to water abundant
The M S Swaminathan Research Foundation has intervened to turn around a water-scarce Mailam block of Tamil Nadu...
Integrated mangroves fishing is the best model to mitigate climate change impact in coastal areas
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation's work to mitigate climate change impact in coastal areas gets recognition...
Chair: Dr Madhura Swaminathan Chairperson, MSSRF Plenary - Presentation of Conclusion from 8 Sessions:...
Session 8 : Panel Discussion on Nutrition Security and Gender Equality
Chair: Prof Nitya Rao, Gender and Development, University of East Anglia, UK Speakers:...
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3rd Cross Street, Institutional Area, Taramani
Chennai 600 113, India
Tel: +91 (44) 22541229, +91 (44) 22541698
