M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation

The M S Swaminathan Research Foundation started its work 16 years ago in the thematic areas of coastal systems, biotechnology, biodiversity, ecotechnology, food security and information, education and communication. The approach was based on strategic and participatory research, capacity building,
networking and partnership building, based on the principles of social inclusion in access to technologies which help to enhance income and environment. Research and outreach strategies were devised to bridge the rich-poor and gender divides in the areas of information, knowledge and skill empowerment.

Details of the work done during the agricultural year of 2005-06 (ie, 1 June, 2005 to 31 May 2006) are given in this Report. Hence, only a few highlights of the progress made during the year in shaping MSSRF’s future directions are mentioned in this introduction.