Jibin Thomas

Kuttanad’s below-sea-level farming depends on its unique wetland ecosystem and indigenous seed diversity. Conserving agro-biodiversity is essential to protect farmers’ livelihoods and sustain this globally significant heritage landscape. #GIAHS #Kuttanadan

🇧🇩 In Dhaka, officials from the #SAARC Secretariat & SAARC Development Fund visited the SAARC Agriculture Centre.🌱Welcomed by Dr. Md. Harunur Rashid, Director of SAC, they discussed strengthening the SDF–SAC partnership for sustainable agriculture & livelihoods across the region

🌾Empowering Farmers -SAARC Agriculture Centre held the closing workshop of SDF-funded project on small-scale agro-business value chains, strengthening rural livelihoods across 🇧🇩🇧🇹🇮🇳🇲🇻🇱🇰. OIC Mr. Waseem Shahzad reaffirmed SDF’s commitment to sustainable🔗sdfsec.org/saarc-agricult…

Neelamperoor Padayani 2025 – an unforgettable experience! The dedication, creativity, and collective spirit of the community from a region globally recognised as a GIAHS (Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System) were truly remarkable.

Smt. Sonia Gandhi and Ms. Priyanka Gandhi visited the MSSRF CAbC campus and botanical garden. They appreciated the strong community participation in biodiversity conservation and the innovative approaches adopted for rural development.

Was wonderful to meet Hon CM @Dev_Fadnavis ji and discuss opportunities to partner with #Maharashtra government in the areas of Agriculture, nutrition & health with a special focus on women farmers. I thanked him for recognising #msswaminathan100 concept of #Biohappiness

Taking inspiration from Dr. MS Swaminathan, our scientists once again have the opportunity to create history.

Exchanged views with @FAOIndia chief Dr Hagiwara on need to prioritise traditional varieties of crops as well as livestock breeds, for their unique properties & resilience. Look forward to future collaboration @mssrf @FAO

The new boat race season begins with one of the finest traditional sporting events in the world. The Champakulam Moolam Boat Race will be held on July 9th in the serene waters of the Pamba River at Champakulam.” #kuttanadan @UNWTO @kuttanadanweb @KeralaTourism

Continous awareness, incentivization, recognition, nudging behavior, necessary infrastructures, consistent engagement with youth are practical strategies reflected by fishers as part of sustainability plan @undp_sgp @ mssrfɓ

To commemorate his centenary, @mssrf is launching the MS Swaminathan Award for Food & Peace, honouring excellence in food security, sustainable agriculture, & peacebuilding. Is open to individuals <50 who belong to and work in a developing country. More details soon @CGIAR @FAO

Visited the primary health centre in Talo village, Keyi Panyor, #Arunachal Pradesh & was impressed with the motivated young doctor there. She was v clear about the health care needs of her population & keen to upgrade her centre with more facilities.

2025 marks 100 yrs since the birth of the Father of the Green Revolution in #India - Dr MS Swaminathan. Join us as we celebrate his legacy of innovation, sustainability & food security for all! #MSS100 #GreenRevolution #FoodForAll Click 🔗bit.ly/3Q5I86x for full program

Read about the #NoormeniNandhi event organised by @mssrf supported by Malayala Manorama & Kerala Agri Univ on Jan 23rd at MS Swaminathan Rice Research Station, Moncompu, Alappuzha, Kerala, here bit.ly/3WvxfhV @doctorsoumya @MadhuraFAS @nityarao63 @KeralaSBB @iprdkerala

1/2 Glimpses from the visit of Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson, MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and Former DG, ICMR to CSIR-NIIST @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @mssrf @doctorsoumya

SAVE THE DATE 🚨 Digitally Enabled Pluralistic Extension and Advisory Services 🌏 📅 #Today 17 Dec 2024 🕙 10:00–12:00 CET Explore EAS innovations & cases from Asia-Pacific! 📲 REGISTER NOW: buff.ly/4fZoWTf #AgInnovation

ବିସ୍ମୃତ ଖାଦ୍ୟ ଉପରେ ସଚେତନତା ଆବଶ୍ୟକ: ଡକ୍ଟର ସୌମ୍ୟା ସ୍ବାମୀନାଥନ | Dr. Soumya Swaminathan | M S Swaminathan Research Foundation #Odisha #ISSFF2024 #Agriculture

Adv. Jibin Thomas @advjibinthomas Coordinator, Kuttanad, had an incredible opportunity to participate in the #WorldFoodForum 2024 @FAO He discussed the vital role of #GIAHS in supporting #familyfarming. Great discussions with Yoshihide Endo and Clelia Maria Puzzo @mssrf

.@IndiaDST pays tribute to Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, a globally acclaimed #agricultural #scientist known for his dedication and commitment to improving #agriculture and #foodsecurity. @DrJitendraSingh @karandi65 @msswaminathan @mssrf