M S Swaminathan Research Foundation - MSSRF

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 deve

lopment. 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

Our latest newsletter is out! This edition brings together some exciting moments from across MSSRF: From Dr. Soumya Swa...
01/07/2026

Our latest newsletter is out!

This edition brings together some exciting moments from across MSSRF: From Dr. Soumya Swaminathan’s election as a Fellow of The Royal Society, the graduation of our first MSS Fellows to our ongoing work on women farmers’ empowerment in Maharashtra.

In the news:
⚬ A third Science Simply podcast episode with Dr. Soumya Swaminathan is coming soon.
⚬ Community connections stayed strong through World Environment Day, stakeholder workshops, and beyond.
⚬ Our limited tribal recipe series with The Locavore is now live.
⚬ A biodiversity guessing game tested our knowledge in a fun new way.

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01/07/2026

Could a Biohappiness index be the way forward?

Watch Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson, MSSRF, in conversation with Arati Kumar-Rao and Prem Panicker: ‘What Are The Real Risks To Our Health?’ | From the Marginlands on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tSevz02FYwo?si=45VZhCK6cS_GWpZk

"I graduated from the MSS fellowship today! It was an amazing experience working in the MSSRF Biotechnology lab with Dr ...
30/06/2026

"I graduated from the MSS fellowship today! It was an amazing experience working in the MSSRF Biotechnology lab with Dr Gayatri and Dr Sivan on salt tolerance of rice. Working with them has made me more independent as a researcher and I am grateful for this opportunity!" - Gopika, MSS Fellow 2024 - 2026

29/06/2026

Antibiotics have long been our answer to common infections like UTIs, wounds, and throat infections, but they are getting more difficult to treat.

The bacteria in our bodies are evolving, resisting medication, and leaving our health in danger.

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan explains this growing public health challenge: the evolution of superbugs, anti-microbial resistance, and what we can realistically do about it.

New episode of Science Simply — coming soon.

“I completed the M.S. Swaminathan Fellowship, and it was the most exciting work I have done! I worked with fishers in Ra...
28/06/2026

“I completed the M.S. Swaminathan Fellowship, and it was the most exciting work I have done! I worked with fishers in Rameshwaram and developed seaweed fryums and a seaweed podi powder mix. I am quite excited to take this work forward with MSSRF!” - Prakash S, MSS Fellow (2024–2026)

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"Graduated from my Fellowship and going to start my PhD soon! Thank you to MSSRF, Dr Soumya , and Dr Gurmeet for guiding...
27/06/2026

"Graduated from my Fellowship and going to start my PhD soon! Thank you to MSSRF, Dr Soumya , and Dr Gurmeet for guiding me through my project. I was able to develop a nutritionally dense and tasty addition to our meals from wild green leafy vegetables found in Wayanad. Grateful to the tribes there who documented and shared this traditional knowledge with us" - Praise Alex, MSS Fellow 2024 - 2026

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We’re delighted to celebrate a major milestone — the graduation of the first batch of MSS Fellows! 🎓 Launched in 2024, t...
26/06/2026

We’re delighted to celebrate a major milestone — the graduation of the first batch of MSS Fellows! 🎓

Launched in 2024, the fellowship was inspired by Prof. M.S. Swaminathan’s vision of an equitable, technology-driven future. The programme has worked to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and real-world societal impact, empowering young leaders to drive meaningful change.

Congratulations to our Fellows on this remarkable achievement, and we wish them the very best in their future endeavours!

👉 Read more about their innovative projects here: https://mssrf.org/stories-of-change/mss-fellows-graduate-2026

MSSRF’s long-term, ground-up work with in Odisha offers a rare roadmap for responsible food system change — synchronis...
25/06/2026

MSSRF’s long-term, ground-up work with in Odisha offers a rare roadmap for responsible food system change — synchronising farmer preferences, intermediaries, and governance to scale nutrition and environmental benefits.

Read “Reinterpreting scaling as synchronising and sequencing” to see what features of scaling actually shift whole food system dimensions and how organisations can catalyse that process.

➡️doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2026.104831

Authors: Costanza Conti, Prashant Parida, Andy Hall, Nitya Rao, Girigan Gopi, E.D.I. Oliver King, Soumya Swaminathan

24/06/2026

As agriculture becomes increasingly feminized, women farmers are carrying a heavier workload on their fields. This International Year of the Woman Farmer, we urge states to truly recognize their labour and resilience by strengthening their rights, access to schemes, and more.

▶️ Watch Dr. Soumya Swaminathan’s full lecture at Villars Institute Summit 2026: https://youtu.be/kcPWuKLT5xw?si=77gsNdo2WsjhOIzL

Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Dr Soumya Swaminathan at the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Taramani....
24/06/2026

Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Dr Soumya Swaminathan at the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Taramani.

Organised by Super Chennai as part of the Super Chennai Arattai series, this special evening will be held at the Mina and Swaminathan Hall.

A distinguished scientist, global policymaker, and a proud Chennaite, Dr Soumya Swaminathan has been at the forefront of shaping global health conversations. From the corridors of the World Health Organization—where she played a pivotal role during the pandemic—to a lifelong commitment to bridging science and humanity, her journey is both remarkable and deeply inspiring.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her insights, stories, and perspectives in an engaging, thought-provoking conversation.

Event Details:

Date: 27 June, Saturday
Time: 5:00 PM onwards
Venue: Mina and Swaminathan Hall, MSSRF, Taramani

Register here: https://www.superchennai.com/arattai-with-soumya-swaminathan/chief-scientist

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