NEWS – C-CAMP Signs MoU with Swaminathan Foundation for Rural Agriculture INnovation (RAIN)

HIGHLIGHTS

• Parties Involved: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and MS Swaminathan Research Foundation
• Objective: To promote deep science innovation and entrepreneurship in the food and agricultural sectors

Overview of C-CAMP

• Role: Union government-supported initiative
• Focus: High-end research and innovation
• Goal: Fostering deep science innovation in food, agriculture, and allied sectors

Details of the MoU

• Joint Programme: Rural Agriculture INnovation (RAIN)
  • Purpose: Deploy innovative agri-tech products developed by C-CAMP start-ups with local farmer groups
  • Benefits:
    • Encourages technology adoption for sustainable agriculture
    • Enhances livelihoods
    • Promotes increased biodiversity and agroforestry

Key Highlights of the Collaboration

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Focus on groundbreaking developments in India’s food, agriculture, and allied sectors
• Technology Deployment: Direct involvement with local farmer groups for practical application of innovations
• Sustainable Practices: Emphasis on sustainable agriculture and improved livelihoods

Immediate Action Points

• Technical and Field Support: Exchange of support for technology validation
• Joint Call for Innovations: Collaborative efforts against mutually vetted problem statements in:
  • Food
  • Agriculture
  • Pisciculture
  • Animal husbandry
• Knowledge Partnership: MS Swaminathan Research Foundation joining C-CAMP CoE for Agri Innovation as a knowledge partner