A new version of Fisher Friend Mobile Application, that aims to support lives and livelihoods of marine fishing communities across India is now available. The updated version has the option to

A training-cum-workshop on Soil Health Card scheme was organized for three aspirational districts of Odisha - Malkangiri, Koraput and Rayagada. This was organised jointly by ICAR-Indian Institute

Gupteswar, a pilgrim site about 55 km from Jeypore, Koraput district is surrounded by dense forest having very rich biodiversity of many rare and endemic species of flora and fauna. Locally it is also known for

Bringing drudgery reduction and income generation in one shot, two Dal Mills (processing centres for pulses) were inaugurated in Ganjam district, Odisha. Supported by the National Food Security Mission

A Farmer Producer Organization formed for certified seed production activity and promotion of quality seeds in the state, will now have a godown and drying yard to take this forward. The Bahuda Farmers Producer

Nolia  Nuagan is a marine fishing village in Ganjam District, Odisha. The village comprises traditional, motorised and mechanised boats.

This has reference to recent media reports quoting views of Prof M S Swaminathan, Founder M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF). The Chairperson, MSSRF,

"I hope this year will bring more ecological security and human wellbeing. We need to demonstrate the advantage of cooperative work as has been done in the control of the COVID-19. I wish all our staff, scholars and their family members a very satisfying New Year."

Parataxonomist Mr Salim Pichan, an employee of MSSRF won the Professional Photographer Award at the Biodiversity Conclave of India International Science Festival 2020.

As a research institution with open doors and windows, 2019 was a year of opportunity, listening to eminent academics across numerous knowledge-sharing events, or serving as a platform for discussions on key themes of current concern. Here is a snapshot of some of these key events and seminars during the year.

Medicinal plants grow naturally in the forests and are used in traditional healthcare system by tribal communities in India.

Over the past few weeks, scientists and farmers have literally seen digital transformation on how to stay connected. From webinars to social media message platforms and audio conferences,