M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) (India)
Organization name
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) (India)
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Organization type
Foundation
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Current focus/area
Coastal protection Research Technology Agriculture Nutrition Health Climate Change Gender equality
Description/notes
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) established in 1988 is a not-for-profit trust. MSSRF was envisioned and founded by Professor M S Swaminathan, an agriculture scientist. The Foundation aims to accelerate the use of modern science for sustainable agricultural and rural development. MSSRF focuses specifically on tribal and rural communities with a pro-poor, pro-women and pro-nature approach. (website)
Compendium source
A member organisation of the Climate Action Network Regional Node CAN South Asia (CANSA)