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Inclusive advisory services enable the women of Thirumalairayasamuthiram village in India to better manage their farms
09/12/2020

Women play a significant and crucial role in agricultural production. 

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Eco-friendly tech for farming practices & soil health: MSSRF-DBT Biotech KISAN hub initiative
08/12/2020

To commemorate World Soil Day and to campaign on the theme “Keep Soil alive, Protect Soil Biodiversity” MSSRF organized a webinar on 3rd December 2020. The webinar aimed to create awareness on the importance of maintaining healthy soils by addressing

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Pedro Medrano: A champion for a hunger-free world
02/12/2020

Dr Pedro Medrano Rojas, a Chilean diplomat, former President of the Food and Agricultural Organization’s Committee on World Food Security, former Director of the UN World Food

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Real-time ocean information from new Current Meter Wave Rider Buoy in the Indian Ocean: MSSRF implements with INCOIS support
30/11/2020

Getting real-time and live information from the ocean conditions like waves, current, sea surface temperature is crucial for forecasting ocean state conditions during disaster situation.

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Reaching out during Cyclone Nivar: Technology and community rapport play significant role
28/11/2020

As Cyclone Nivar hit the eastern coast of India, on November 25-26, several thousand farming and fishing community members especially in the states of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry,

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Tradition marks Kerala’s Fisheries Day with Pokkali’s unique paddy – fish ecosystem
28/11/2020

World Fisheries Day reminds us about sustainably managing fisheries resources and ecosystems. In Kerala, the day was observed by Pokkali farmers of Ernakulam for an interface with the faculties of Kerala

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Tools, technology and entitlements: sea safety is theme of World Fisheries Day at Poompuhar
26/11/2020

Sea Safety was the focus of the ‘World Fisheries Day’ event at MSSRF’s Fish for All Centre, Poompuhar, in the presence of representatives from the Fisheries department, Coastal Security Police,

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Over four years of driving development through public libraries – INELI India-south Asia
16/11/2020

Libraries and librarians are acting as drivers of development, showcasing transformation across India and south Asia. This has been made possible by the INELI (International Network

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Sharing across India and south Asia: interstate network empowers children through libraries
11/11/2020

Over 60 children from two South Indian states met online for the first time with an interest to learn, share, and build an interstate network to be empowered, capable of creating pathways, to reach the last mile.

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Affirmation and opportunity: working with libraries for the SDGs
06/11/2020

Globally, librarians are looking at innovative ways of strengthening library services using technology, connecting the dots and building a niche network, making libraries more relevant in the space

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Breaking library boundaries for positive change: A Sairam, innovator
05/11/2020

How do you become a change agent in your community reaching people of all ages including differently abled, and many others who need support and information?

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“Ensuring food security requires political commitment”: MSSRF Chairperson at World Food Prize 2020 roundtable
25/10/2020

A global panel on “Safe, Affordable, Nutritious Food Year-Round: Global Aspirations to Local Application for Nutrition” featured expert speakers who debated on the way in which food systems must deliver on multiple fronts to address nutrition gaps.

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