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Recognize the custodian farmers to preserve biodiversity
18/02/2015

It doesn't get simpler than this. A mud pot with a cover of cow dung serves as a means to preserve traditional seed varieties.Families and communities such as that of the demure Sunamani Paraja from Koraput district, Odisha use these kinds of simple methods to become "custodian farmers" or conservation champions in their community.

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NVA fellows being felicitated by the District collector in Pudukottai & Thanjavur Districts.
02/02/2015

On 2nd February, 2015 a cadre of grassroots academicians received the prestigious NVA Fellowship award from Prof. M.S. Swaminathan in Chennai.

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Urgent need for Hazard Line to be prepared for the Coast
29/01/2015

The "Hazard Line" for the coastal regions of India, must be prepared at the earliest to ensure that economic and urban development plans are implemented without affecting the environment or coastal livelihood, urged experts at the end of a two-day consultation at MSSRF in Chennai.

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Eroding coastline worrying trend for India: Experts at consultation on Coastal Zone Management
28/01/2015

Over 40% of the coast is eroding in India, much higher than previous estimates according to experts at a Consultative Meeting on Coastal and Marine Zone Management held at MSSRF in Chennai today.

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6th Indian Youth Science Congress to address “Zero Hunger Challenge” to be held at Guntur
27/11/2014

A galaxy of eminent scientists and policy experts in the field of science and technology will interact with young students and researchers to address Science and Technology options in achieving Zero Hunger Challenge at the 6th Indian Youth Science Congress (IYSC).

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Silver Jubilee Symposium:National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 22nd November, 2014
22/11/2014

India has one of the highest levels of malnutrition in the world. To address this, the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) today, announced that it would take up the Zero Hunger challenge and recommend to the Ministry of Agriculture to push for an International Year of Underutilized Crops.

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“Soulfull” brand of millet-based nutri products launch on 21st November, 2014
21/11/2014

Ragi’, all along considered to be a poor man’s diet, has now been given the flavor and soul so that anybody can enjoy this highly nutritious cereal in a way they wish to consume it.

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“The Ethics and Politics of Science”- Book Release
10/09/2014

“M S Swaminathan, in conversation with Nitya Rao – The Ethics and Politics of Science” explores the inter-relationship between science, humanity and policy through conversations between Professor M S Swaminathan and his daughter Dr Nitya Rao (Professor of Gender and Development, University of East Anglia, UK) in May 2014.

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Nutrition Week: Professor M S Swaminathan calls upon students to be “Hunger Fighters”
03/09/2014

Every student should become a hunger fighter to overcome malnutrition in the country, said noted scientist, Professor M S Swaminathan, Founder, MSSRF.

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Focussed policies recommended for achieving food and nutritional security
21/08/2014

Sometimes the simplest of solutions can have the most effective results for nutrition.

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Fishing With Technology, Now In Kerala: Launch Of “Fisher Friend Programme”
16/08/2014

A series of communication technology initiatives that have helped over one lakh fisherfolk across Tamil Nadu, Andhra and Odisha access information for better livelihood, safety, access to markets and schemes is now set to roll out in Kerala. 

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Need to launch National Action Plan for “Zero-Hunger”
10/08/2014

For every 8 people in the world, one person goes to bed hungry.

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