“From Patents to People: NBA Releases Patent-linked ABS of ₹43.22 Lakh” The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹43.22 lakh in Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) funds from Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) tied to Indian biological resources.

From art competitions to lively quizzes, our #ChildrensDay celebration in Chennai was all about hands-on learning and fun! 🎉 ECAS #students dove into The Memory Challenge, explored AI through Quick Draw games, and watched science come alive with interactive demonstrations. The

This #ChildrensDay, we hosted a special celebration with ECAS students in Chennai! The day began with an inspiring address by Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson of MSSRF, followed by Dr. Gayatri Venkataraman, Senior Principal Scientist, who set the tone for a day centered on curiosity,

Right to Care! youtube.com/shorts/8QuS9nE…

Gender, climate resilience, and sustainable development are the key themes that emerged from stories produced by the 2024-2025 batch of Mina Swaminathan Media Fellows. Our 3 fellows are storytellers, journalists and media practitioners from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Odisha. Today

Why investing in #Science is critical for economic growth. My comments at #estic2025. DSTIndia Department of Biotechnology Anusandhan National Research Foundation Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology International Science Council IISc Bangalore Raghunath Mashelkar NITI Aayog youtube.com/shorts/wkn3YHn…

“When one woman rises, she lifts an entire community with her.” This #WorldFisheriesDay, we celebrate Sharmiladevi — once a #fish vendor, now Chairperson of a Fish Farmer Producer Organisation empowering 150 #coastal women to strengthen their fisheries and livelihoods.

A pleasure to welcome delegates from XXXV Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy & International Symposium! Great to interact over shared interests on #biodiversity research & #conservation 📚 MSSRF Soumya Swaminathan

Our latest edition of the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary #Lecture is happening this Friday! Dr. Ajay Kohli, former Deputy Director General for Research and Innovation at IRRI 🌾 will be joining us in-person at MSSRF, Chennai. Online participation also available. Register here:

At #GB11 in Lima, MSSRF joined global experts to spotlight recent advancements in Farmers’ Rights in India, an area where India continues to show international leadership under the @PlantTreaty

✨ Inspiring visit! Delighted to host 24 fellows from #Disom The Leadership School, a movement nurturing future political & social servant leaders. Engaging discussions on #tribal #livelihood initiatives & community-based #biodiversityconservation efforts MSSRF Soumya Swaminathan

Inter-School Arts Fest 2025 wrapped up with vibrant energy✨ With support of SBI Foundation #GramSeva #Idukki 113 #Students showcased creativity, patriotism & talent across 33 events👩‍🎓 Dedication of teachers, CRPs & parents ensured the success of the fest MSSRF Soumya Swaminathan

Twelve young people from the Paniya community in Wayanad — the first batch of “Green Skills for Conservation Stewardship” graduates from M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation — met district collector D.R. Meghasree, ready to channel their traditional ecological knowledge into

MSSRF was thrilled to host Dr. Ajay Kohli, former Deputy Director General for Research and Innovation at IRRI, as part of the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary Lecture Series. His talk highlighted that multiple genes—at least seven—contribute to rice’s resilience to drought.

A snapshot of MSSRF’s 2024–2025 Biotechnology Programme highlights, showcasing advances in mangrove research, sustainable farming practices, and breakthroughs in rice salt-tolerance studies. Read more about the impact, data, and innovative approaches in our latest Annual Report

📢 New Publication Alert! Our colleague Sabu K. U. MSSRF CAbC co-authors an insightful piece in Ind J Med Ethics on pay inequities in public health 🔗shorturl.at/2hNcf Powerful read for those working in #PublicHealth #healthsystems #Equity #Governance Soumya Swaminathan MSSRF

MSSRF and UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 are hosting a Learning Session on Education and Nutrition at the IFPRI Annual Conference on Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia (Kathmandu, 2–4 Dec 2025). Join us on 4 Dec, 15:30 – 16:45 (Nepal Time) for insights on school meals and key learnings for South

Continuing the #MSS100 series of webinars on coastal and marine resources, livelihoods and issues. HCLFoundation WWF-India Dakshin Foundation ATREE Indian Institute for Human Settlements National Centre for Biological Sciences NatureConservancy.ca | Conservationdelanature.ca