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M S Swaminathan Research Foundation - MSSRF M S Swaminathan Research Foundation M S Swaminathan Research Foundation is a non-profit research organization established in 1988. Founded by Professor M. S.

M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) has been developing and following a pro-nature, pro-poor, pro-women and pro-sustainable on-farm and non-farm livelihoods through appropriate ecotechnology and knowledge empowerment. Swaminathan with proceeds from the First World Food Prize that he received in 1987, the Foundation aims to to accelerate use of modern science for agricultural and rural development. The Foundation applies appropriate science and technology options to address practical problems faced by rural populations in spheres of agriculture, food and nutrition. These efforts have been undertaken in a participatory manner in partnership with other knowledge-based institutions, public and private sector organisations and local communities. Professor Swaminathan is a Fellow of many of the leading scientific academies of India and the world, including the Royal Society of London and the U S National Academy of Sciences. He has received 58 honorary doctorate degrees from universities around the world. He currently holds the UNESCO Chair in Ecotechnology at the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation in Chennai (Madras), India

Modern science and traditional knowledge must work together to secure the livelihoods of Adivasi farmers in Kerala. Roo...
26/10/2026

Modern science and traditional knowledge must work together to secure the livelihoods of Adivasi farmers in Kerala.

Rooted in this integrated approach, MSSRF, ICAR-CTCRI and ICAR-IISR, organised Gothrajyothiβ€”a stakeholder partnership meet with over 300 Adivasi farmers in Puthoorvayal, Wayanad.

Read more on The Hindu: https://mssrf.org/mssrf-media

The air we breathe is shaping our health in ways we cannot always see. In the latest issue of On Air, Dr Soumya Swamina...
25/10/2026

The air we breathe is shaping our health in ways we cannot always see.

In the latest issue of On Air, Dr Soumya Swaminathan highlights the health impacts of air pollution, the evidence that cleaner air is achievable, and the multisectoral action India needs.

Read more: https://mssrf.org/mssrf-media

22/10/2026

Rukmini S, Founder, Data for India, joined us at MSSRF to explore a critical question: What stories can data tell us about India?

Drawing on key findings from Data for India’s public platform, Rukmini’s session reminded us that no single number can capture the complexity of a country. But when we read data alongside its context and methodology, and compare varied sources, a fuller and more nuanced picture of India emerges.

Applications are now open for the 6th Edition of the Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship 2027! We are inviting journalists...
22/10/2026

Applications are now open for the 6th Edition of the Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship 2027!

We are inviting journalists reporting on gender, grassroots issues, or the lives and livelihoods of women farmers. Full-time and freelance journalists working in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Odia, and Marathi across print, television, and digital media can apply.

Theme for 2027: Fostering Innovation for Food Security

Through this fellowship, journalists will have the opportunity to explore and report compelling stories that highlight innovative approaches to strengthening food security and advancing the role of women in sustainable food systems.

Learn more and apply: https://www.mssrf.org/media-fellowship
Application deadline: 21 November 2026

Today, we celebrated the remarkable work of our fellows, whose stories shone a light on the vital role of women in susta...
21/10/2026

Today, we celebrated the remarkable work of our fellows, whose stories shone a light on the vital role of women in sustainability, livelihoods, and agriculture across India. Developed through months of rigorous reporting, field visits, and close engagement with communities, these stories brought forward perspectives and experiences that are too often overlooked.

Congratulations to all our fellows, Richard Joseph, Subhashree Parida, Mukund Pingale and Kanmani T, on successfully completing the Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship!

We were joined by Nidhi Jamwal for special address on 'Missing Voices, Incomplete Stories: Gender and Climate Change in the Media.’ Her session reflected on the gaps in gendered perspectives in rooting from biases that often shape editorial decisions and determine which stories get told. She highlighted the importance of bringing gendered perspectives into journalism for climate reporting and shared her own experiences of centring women’s voices in environmental and development reporting.

As we conclude this year's fellowship, we look ahead with excitement, for the next cohort of the Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship.

Applications are invited from journalists reporting in Tamil, Malayalam, Odia, Hindi, and Marathi languages. Click here to learn more: https://www.mssrf.org/media-fellowship

Drawing on three decades of research in Kannivadi, Tamil Nadu, MSSRF authors Dr Anamika A. and Dr Rengalakshmi examine t...
20/10/2026

Drawing on three decades of research in Kannivadi, Tamil Nadu, MSSRF authors Dr Anamika A. and Dr Rengalakshmi examine the limitations of agroecological approaches in addressing the complex challenges faced by resource-poor Dalit women farmers.

In the context of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, this discussion underscores the importance of recognizing both the social and ecological dimensions of agricultural development. Advancing women farmers’ growth, independence, and self-reliance requires approaches that are not only environmentally sustainable but also socially inclusive and equitable.

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1177/09715215261453431

The Brahmapuram fires exposed the hidden costs of poor urban waste management. Situated on vulnerable reclaimed marshlan...
20/10/2026

The Brahmapuram fires exposed the hidden costs of poor urban waste management. Situated on vulnerable reclaimed marshland and burdened by years of unsegregated waste and inadequate processing systems, the dumpsite became prone to recurring fires and environmental degradation. MSSRF researcher Dr Prathibha Ganesan examines how ecological fragility, fragmented governance, and failed public-private partnerships fuelled the crisis, and how recent interventions are steering efforts towards accountability and sustainability.

Read the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-30736-1_5

The M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) has won the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧 π„π±πœπžπ₯π₯𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 π€π°πšπ«π 2026 (𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 π‚πšπ­πžπ π¨π«π²) for its ...
18/10/2026

The M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) has won the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧 π„π±πœπžπ₯π₯𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 π€π°πšπ«π 2026 (𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 π‚πšπ­πžπ π¨π«π²) for its work across 20 villages in Wayanad and Idukki, Keralam.

This recognition celebrates the measurable impact created through stronger livelihoods, spice value chains, community enterprises, natural resource management and community-led initiatives.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to HDFC Bank Parivartan, the distinguished jury, our partners, and above all, the communities whose participation, knowledge, and ownership made this achievement possible.

On , Prof M.S. Swaminathan’s words remain a timely reminder that lasting food security will come not from traditional w...
16/10/2026

On , Prof M.S. Swaminathan’s words remain a timely reminder that lasting food security will come not from traditional wisdom or scientific innovations alone, but from a combination of both.

Traditional wisdom guides us to respect the delicate balance of our ecosystems. Innovation offers novel ways to boost productivity, resilience, and nutrition. The task ahead is to combine bothβ€”so that the choices we make today help sustain food, livelihoods and farming communities for tomorrow.

On the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women, MSSRF organised an awareness meeting in Dhanora, Gadchiroli, to...
15/10/2026

On the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women, MSSRF organised an awareness meeting in Dhanora, Gadchiroli, to highlight the importance of the Women Farmer Certificate (WFC) under the Women Farmer’s Empowerment Act in recognising their contributions to agriculture and improving their access to government schemes and benefits.

The meeting brought together agriculture officials and rural development stakeholders to raise awareness, address misconceptions and encourage more women to apply for the certificate.

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