How We Work

1. Implementation Research for Development: We drive participatory research and action on Farming Systems for Nutrition (FSN) and nutrient-dense crops to boost food security from the grassroots level.
2. Policy Analysis and Advocacy: We analyse policies on sustainable food and nutrition systems, sharing findings through publications, webinars, workshops, and dialogues with policymakers and institutions.
3. Capacity Building: We train a wide range of stakeholders — from school children and women’s self-help groups to farmers, PRI members, and community resource persons — using customized modules focused on nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
4. Community-Based Interventions: By forming grassroots institutions, we strengthen collective action for food security, health, and resilience.

Partnerships and Linkages

We collaborate across MSSRF’s programme areas:

• Eco-Technology: Supporting farmers with sustainable equipment and post-harvest technologies.
• Biotechnology: Enhancing biodiversity through seed banks and bio-input production.
• Cross-Cutting Themes: Gender equality, climate adaptation, and policy advocacy strengthen our integrated approach.

Research and Publications

Our pioneering research explores:

• State of Food Insecurity Reports
• Agricultural Crisis Studies
• Feeding Programme Analyses (like Mid-day Meals and Maternity Entitlements)
• Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) – empowering women farmers
• Community Hunger Fighters and Community Grain Banks
• Home Gardens and Participatory Health Research
• Farming Systems for Nutrition research under the LANSA initiative

Through inspiring community stories, we showcase how women farmers, tribal families, and grassroots institutions are creating a healthier, hunger-free future.

READ MORE ABOUT OUR PUBLICATIONS HERE