• |
  • |
Donate Now

Stories of Change

Demand-based agriculture extension services getting popular among farmers

Several studies suggest that demand-based agricultural extension services support farmers in adoption as well as diffusion of technology. In this context, the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation

Read More
MSSRF continues the ‘Every Child A Scientist’ programme with the support of L&T – CSR

The M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and the Indian multinational, Larsen and Toubro (L&T), Chennai have come together to ignite young minds from marginalized sections of the society.

Read More
Transforming the lives of people through ‘Fisher Friend’

Nolia Nuagan is a marine fishing village in Ganjam District, Odisha. The village comprises traditional, motorised and mechanised boats. Most of the people can be classified as middle ncome group.

Read More
Real-time ocean information from new Current Meter Wave Rider Buoy in the Indian Ocean: MSSRF implements with INCOIS support

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.

Read More
Breaking library boundaries for positive change: A Sairam, innovator

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? The answer:

Read More
Fisher Friend App soon to be available in the northern coastal districts of Kerala

M S Swaminathan Research Foundation and the Kerala State Fisheries Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 30th November, 2018 for the promotion of Fisher Friend Mobile Application (FFMA) among the northern coastal districts of Kerala.

Read More
MSSRF scientist selected to be facilitator for international workshop

Dr S Velvizhi, Principal Scientist, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation and Head, Fish for All Centre, Poompuhar, has been selected to be a facilitator for the programme on “Capitalization of Experiences for Greater Impact in Rural Development(ExCap)”.

Read More
FFMA is transforming lives of fisherfolk: a story from Andhra Pradesh

Potti Jagadish is from a village called Parlopeta, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, 35 years old Potti Jagadish being the eldest in the family lives with his parents, two brothers (Raju and Sathish) and a sister.

Read More
Lifelong Knowledge Learning Centres in Kanjikovil Panchayat discovers potential NASA’s young scientist

The INELI (International Network of Emerging Library Innovators) and Indian Public Library Movement (IPLM)’s library programme at M S Swaminathan Research Foundation is charting the course for public librarians as community trailblazers, who are repositioning their respective public libraries as lifelong knowledge learning centres.

Read More
A novel approach to provide timely analysis on soil parameters

Soil is inevitable for crop growth. The health of the soil determines the health of the plant.

Read More

Publications and Newsletters

International Conference 2021

This fortnight e-synergy has some of the eminent participants’ videos who speak on various issues related to food and agriculture.

Download
MSSRF Annual Report 2020-2021

Thirty-First Annual Report

Download
Flickr
View all