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Emancipation of small and marginal farmers through entrepreneurship and land pooling for farming: Mr Raghavan
08/02/2019

“A new paradigm is necessary to solve the agrarian crisis in a sustainable manner,” said Mr. S Raghavan, former Director of Indian Oil Corporation (IBP unit), at a seminar held at M S Swaminathan Research Foundation today.

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MSSRF hosts book release of Dr E A Siddiq, acclaimed rice scientist and breeder
04/10/2018

M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) hosted the book release of Dr E A Siddiq, eminent agricultural scientist and rice breeder, today.

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Dr M Karunanidhi was a scientists’ scientist, says Prof M S Swaminathan
28/08/2018

Among the numerous contributions of Dr M Karunanidhi to the development of Tamil Nadu, mention must be made of his monumental accomplishment in establishing outstanding universities like Anna University.

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M S Swaminathan supports farmers as Kisan Mukti Bills set to be introduced in Lok Sabha on August 9
08/08/2018

As a former Member of the Rajya Sabha, on the occasion of the introduction of the Kisan Mukti Bills in the Lok Sabha on August 9, I would like to re-state the most important goals of the National Policy for Farmers proposed by the National Commission on Farmers (NCF).

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Water availability is not the problem in India, water management is: Nitin Gadkari
07/08/2018

“Water (availability) is not the problem, water management is the problem," said Shri. Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister for Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and Road Transport & Highways, and Shipping, Government of India, delivering the inaugural address at the International Consultation on Water held at M S Swaminathan Research Foundation on August 7, 2018.

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TN govt boost to public library movement; allocates Rs 10 lakh for annual library conference
17/07/2018

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Mr K A Sengottaiyan on Tuesday announced that Rs 10 lakh has been set apart by the State government to conduct a state-level public libraries conference every year.

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Link crop insurance policies with service providers, says IFPRI researcher
11/07/2018

Insurance policies should be linked with other service providers such as banks and supermarkets to help farmers reduce their risks and coping with shocks, said Dr Berber Kramer, Research Fellow with International Food Research Policy Institute said in a talk at the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation today.

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Prof Swaminathan Conferred D.Litt Degree by ITM University
20/06/2018

Prof M S Swaminathan, Founder, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), was today conferred the Doctor of Letters (D.Lit) degree by ITM University, Gwalior for his ‘unparalleled contribution to mankind’ at a Special Convocation held at the Foundation.

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