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For food security, Universal PDS is better than a targeted approach: MSSRF study
23/03/2017

Chennai, March 23,2017: The universal approach in PDS adopted in Tamil Nadu is a better system than the targeted system being followed in other states, with lower levels of exclusion among the poorer sections of households, said Ms Anuradha, Principal Scientist, Food Security, MSSRF in her doctoral thesis presentation held at MSSRF.

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Harness the five sources of water: Prof M S Swaminathan
22/03/2017

Today, March 22, is World Water Day. In the anthropocene era water is going to be the most serious constraint for agriculture, industry and domestic purposes. Hence it is appropriate that this year's theme is "Why Wastewater?".

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Water Security –community efforts to overcome drought
22/03/2017

The drought declaration in many states, especially the ‘water sensitive’ five southern states, indicates that we are facing an alarming water crisis this year.

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University of Mumbai to Set up Campus Abroad
18/03/2017

The University of Mumbai is planning to set up offshore campuses, and to start off, it will set up campus in the US and Australia.

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Role of Universities in the Anthropocene Era: Prof M S Swaminathan’s acceptance speech at University of Mumbai Special Convocation
16/03/2017

I am most grateful to the Mumbai University and to its Chancellor, Vice Chancellor and other University authorities for enrolling me as an honorary alumnus of this great university.

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From 30 trillion tonnes of concrete to “No Waste” – Physicist Vikram Soni decodes natural living
14/03/2017

“Tamil Nadu can provide enough water from its flood plains for the whole state, but the mining of sand is ruining this”, said Prof Vikram Soni, writer, physicist at M S Swaminathan Research Foundation here today. Giving a talk based on the book “Naturally – Tread Softly on the Planet” that he has authored, the Emeritus Professor at Jamia Millia and JNU spoke of dealing with the precarious water situation in a state like Tamil Nadu with sensitive solutions. He shared the example of how flood plains were used to provide water to Delhi, which Tamil Nadu could learn from.

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The Joy of Holi: Prof M S Swaminathan
13/03/2017

Today is celebrated as Holi in North India. Holi marks the harvest festival and is accompanied by special dances like Bhangra.

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International Women’s Day calls for women’s empowerment
10/03/2017

MSSRF commemorated International Women’s day through events at Chennai and at Wayanad centres. The event at the Community Agro-Biodiversity Centre, Wayanad focused on empowerment. A seminar on March 8, 2017 observed that lack of support from society dissuaded women from seeking justice. The event organized by Wayanad Adivasi Vikasana Samithi included community members, police, legal, and scientist participants.

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Farming Can Be Profitable With the Right Support: Dr Madhura Swaminathan
10/03/2017

A majority of cultivator households, who are small farmers, are facing negative incomes, but farming can actually be profitable, said Dr Madhura Swaminathan, Chairperson MSSRF, speaking on food and nutrition security at MSSRF on March 8, 2017.

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MSSRF Stall Bags First Prize in National Biodiversity Congress 2017
08/03/2017

The MSSRF stall won the first prize for the 'Best Stall' in 3rd National Biodiversity Congress 2017 which was held in Thiruvananthapuram from February 22-26, 2017.

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MSSRF mourns passing away of Dr Geetha Rani, former senior staff member
07/03/2017

Dr Geetha Rani, a long-serving family member of the Foundation, formerly Principal Scientist MSSRF, passed away in Chennai this morning, The MSSRF family was in shock to hear about the sudden demise of the former manager of the Gene Bank of the Foundation. Dr Geetha Rani had been with the Foundation from 1992 to 2016.

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