Seminar on Community Seed Banks in India in Times of ChangeDate: 8th and 9th April 2025Venue: National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), New Delhi A two-day seminar titled “Community Seed Banks in India in Times of Change” was jointly organized by the Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI), Norway, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai, Protection of…
CIKS has initiated efforts in the realm of traditional rice varieties and has now embarked on a pilot study that specifically targets the biodiversity of fruits and vegetables. This pilot program is set to run for two years, from April 2023 to March 2025. The key components of the pilot study include: Survey of Literature:…
Shri A.M.M.Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre (MCRC) and the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) entered into a contract on April 1, 2023, to collaborate on promoting sustainable agricultural practices through the cultivation and management of Traditional Rice Varieties (TRVs). This contract spans five years, placing the program in its third year since inception. Both MCRC…
Namma Nellu is an initiative by the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) focused on preserving, documenting, and promoting the cultivation of Traditional Rice Varieties (TRVs) in Tamil Nadu. Our vision is to conserve agro-biodiversity to ensure food and nutritional security for everyone. Our mission includes conserving and enhancing the cultivation and marketing of at…
Our Traditional Rice Gift Boxes, including Pride of Tamil Nadu, Luxury Collection, Aromatic Collection, Womenâs Special Gift Box, Immunity Collection, and Mother & Child Collection, have been featured in Civil Society Magazine (Vol. 22, Jan-Feb 2025).
CIKS has partnered with Sprouts High School to introduce a unique, hands-on training programme for students of Grades 6 and 7. This initiative is designed to immerse young learners in real-life farm experiences and sustainable practices. A certificate is given at the end of 2 years. The certification event was held on March 26, 2025,…
On March 18th and 19th, Dr. K. Vijayalakshmi, along with three other team members from CIKS, attended the AgroecologyâAgribusiness Dialogues organized by Asar Social Impact Advisors. This event was part of a series of dialogues held in collaboration with GIZ India. The two-part webinar series focused on how markets can support smallholder collectives to thrive…
On March 4th, the Department of Physics, Dwaraka Doss Govardhan Doss Vishnav College, in collaboration with CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, New Delhi, hosted a National Workshop on Capacity Building in Indian Knowledge Systems. Eminent speakers like Prof. M.D. Srinivas, Dr. K. Vijayalakshmi, Dr. V. Aarthi, Dr. Charu Lata and Dr. Paramananda…
Our Research Director, Dr. K. Vijayalakshmi, was given an award by the Rotary Club of Madras Temple City on 3rd March 2025 at the Trident Hotel. The chief guest for this function was PDG RTN. Pearl Ijeoma Okoro, Trustee of âThe Rotary Foundationâ (2024-28). The award was presented by Rotarian RTN. Mahaveer Bothra, District Governor,…
On March 2, 2025, the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) collaborated with the Pasumai Vikatan team to provide hands-on training in the cultivation of Traditional Rice Varieties (TRVs). The training session was conducted at the CIKS farm, with 33 participants, including farmers, traders, landowners seeking cultivation knowledge, and individuals interested in traditional rice marketing.…
