The M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) is a not-for-profit trust established in 1988 by Professor M. S. Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and inaugural World Food Prize Laureate, using his US$200,000 prize proceeds. Guided by a pro-poor, pro-women, and pro-nature approach, MSSRF harnesses science and technology for environmentally sustainable and socially equitable development. The Foundation's work spans agriculture, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, coastal and wetland systems, food and nutrition security, and rural livelihoods — linking scientific research and innovation with public policy and grassroots action. Headquartered in Chennai, India, MSSRF collaborates with local communities, academic institutions, and national and international partners to deliver inclusive, scalable solutions for sustainable rural development.