By Bizodisha Bureau, Bhubaneswar,February 28: M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) has decided to establish a Research Chair in Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar.

A Memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect was ON signed between Professor M. S. Swaminathan, founder, MSSRF and Dr Achyuta Samanta, founder, KIIT & KISS.

This is the first ever initiative of MSSRF to establish research chair in any private institute.
As per the MoU, both organisations will work jointly for promotion of knowledge and skill empowerment for less privileged children in India. They will develop a resource centre for imparting knowledge on biodiversity and climate change to the children.

Further, MSSRF and KISS will engage in food and nutrition security based on community based intervention and research.

Expressing his happiness, Professor Swaminathan said both the organizations e decided to promote knowledge, talent and experience in helping the underprivileged.