M.
S. SWAMINATHAN RESEARCH FOUNDATION – POLITY
News:
M.S. Swaminathan’s
efforts changed the lives of many women
What's
in the news?
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Villagers, scientists say the ‘Professor’
transformed and touched the lives of many with his research; paying rich
tributes, they say he was pro-poor, pro-women, and pro-nature.
M.
S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF):
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It was established in 1988 as a not-for-profit trust.
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MSSRF was envisioned and founded by
Professor M S Swaminathan, agriculture scientist with proceeds from the First World Food Prize that he received
in 1987.
Objective:
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The Foundation aims to accelerate use of modern science for sustainable
agricultural and rural development.
Works:
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MSSRF focuses specifically on tribal and
rural communities with a pro-poor, pro-women and pro-nature approach.
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The Foundation applies appropriate science
and technology options to address practical problems faced by rural populations
in agriculture, food and nutrition.