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MSSRF Regional Centres: Strengthening Communities, Sustaining Ecosystems
The Regional Centres of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) are hubs of innovation, sustainability, and empowerment. Across India’s diverse landscapes — coastal zones, tribal hills, and biodiversity hotspots — these centres bridge science and communities to create lasting impact.
Through these regional centres, MSSRF demonstrates that science, when combined with grassroots participation, can power resilient livelihoods, healthy ecosystems, and vibrant communities.
Together, we are nurturing a future where biodiversity conservation and community empowerment go hand in hand.
Regional Centers
Community Agrobiodiversity Centre, Wayanad
Tribal Agrobiodiversity Centre, Jeypore
Fish For All Research and Training Centre, Poompuhar
Field Sites
Dr. Rengalakshmi R, Executive Director
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
3rd Cross Street, Institutional Area,
Taramani, Chennai 600 113, India
Email: rengalakshmi@mssrf.res.in
Community Agrobiodiversity Centre
Dr. Niraj Joshi, Area Director
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Puthoorvayal P.O., Meppadi, Wayanad, Kerala - 673 577
Email: niraj@mssrf.res.in
Tribal Agro-biodiversity Centre (TAbC)
Prasanta Kumar Parida, Area Director
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
At: Phulabad, Po: Umuri, Jeypore, Koraput, Odisha - 764002
E-mail: prashantparida@mssrf.res.in
Fish For All Research and Training Centre
Dr. Velvizhi S, Area Director
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Tsunami Nagar, Poompuhar Post, Sirkazhi TK,
Mayiladuthurai Dt, Tamil Nadu - 609105
Email: velvizhi@mssrf.res.in
Bio Village Resource Centre
Girija D.S, Development Coordinator
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Vazhuthavur (via), Thondamanatham post,
Pillaiyarkuppam village, Puducherry - 605502
Email: girija@mssrf.res.in
Eastern Ghats Biodiversity Centre
Yuvaraj P, Development Coordinator
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Semmedu, Kolli Hills, Namakkal
Email: yuvaraj@mssrf.res.in
Village Resource Centre (VRC)
Rajakumar R, Senior Fellow,
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
44, SS Nagar, Pudukkottai District - 622001
Email: rajkumar@mssrf.res.in
Seenivasan R, Development Coordinator
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
92A-1, Opp. to Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School
Palani Main Road, Kannivadi, Dindigul - 624 705
Email: seenivasan@mssrf.res.in
Village Resource Centre (VRC)
Rajakumar R, Senior Fellow
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
No.82, North Street, Thanjavur District - 613 204
Email: rajkumar@mssrf.res.in
Nandeesha P, Development Coordinator
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Convent School Backside, Janagi nagar,
Kooteripattu (PO), Tindivanam TK,
Villupuram Dt, Tamil Nadu 604302
Email: nandeesh@mssrf.res.in
Selvamukilan B, Senior Scientist
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
17, Muthuvel Nagar, Near Vallalar Kovil
Vadugapatty, Periakulam Block, Theni – 625 603
Email: selvamukilan@mssrf.res.in
Village Resource Centre
Siva J, Scientist
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
3/1947, Main Road, Thangachimadam, Ramanathapuram - 623529
Email: siva@mssrf.res.in
Ramasubramanian R, Senior Fellow
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
10, Mela Theru, Vedaranyam,
Nagapattinam Dist - 614810
Email: ramasubramanian@mssrf.res.in
Ramasubramanian R, Senior Fellow
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
21/357-1, Janashakthi Nagar,
Bhaskara Puram, Machilipatnam 521 001
Krishna Dist, Andhra Pradesh
Email: ramasubramanian@mssrf.res.in
Village Knowledge Center (VKC)
Rajakumar R, Senior Fellow
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
At/PO Chikarada via- Golanthara District
Ganjam, Odisha - 760008
Email: rajkumar@mssrf.res.in
Sivan V. V, Senior Scientist
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Melekoppam, Vithura
Thiruvananthapuram - 695551
Email: sivan@mssrf.res.in
Jibin Thomas, Development Coordinator
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Perunna - Changanassery
Kottayam, Kerala - 686102
Email: jibin@mssrf.res.in
SBIF GSI Project Office
Noushique Muhammed, Program Manager
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Sahayagiri P.O., Kovilkadavu, Kanthalloor, Idukki - 685 620
Email: noushique@mssrf.res.in
Sijo Thomas, Development Coordinator
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Nellimattom. P. O., Kavalangad
Ernakulam – 686 693
Email: sijopt85@mssrf.res.in
Sijo Thomas, Development Coordinator
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
House no. 361/12, Vadakkenveetil Building
Opp. Police Station (Near Misty Auto), Adimali, Idukki - 685 561
Email: sijopt85@mssrf.res.in
Akshaya Kumar Panda, Development Coordinator
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Plot No-103, Madhusudan Nagar, Unit-4, (Near Unit-4 Girls High School)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Email: akshay@mssrf.res.in