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…
This project supported by Supraja Foundation, Hong Kong has now entered the third year during the period August 2021 to July 2022. The project will be implemented in nine districts of Tamil Nadu – Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, Tiruvannamalai, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Thiruvarur, Tanjavur and Ramanathapuram. The project aims to achieve a target of marketing 5000 metric…
A project entitled ā āSupport for sustainable agriculture programā is a one year project which has commenced in November 2021 supported by Woka Foundation, United States. Woka Foundation is a private foundation aimed at reversing climate change and building a durable biosphere through innovation, regenerative agriculture, gender equity, and education. CIKS has been working on…
