Development Assistant

The M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) was established in 1988 as a not-for profit trust. The foundation aims to accelerate use of modern science for agricultural and rural development for development and dissemination of technology to improve lives and livelihoods of rural and tribal communities. MSSRF follows a pro-poor, pro-women and pro-nature approach and applies appropriate science and technology options to address practical problems faced by rural communities in agriculture food and nutrition. Fish for All Research and Training Centre, a unique concept of MSSRF adopts a holistic approach in resource management, sustainable livelihood options and disaster preparedness and management. This centre functions as training cum demonstration centre for strengthening existing and diversification of livelihoods and identifying alternative avocation for coastal communities by adopting participatory approach involving all the stakeholders and associated multiple institutions. This programme specially focuses on women, artisans, non-traditional fishers, fish vendors, and fishing laborers among other producer groups.