Shri AMM Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre (MCRC), a
non-Governmental Voluntary Research Organisation was established in
1977 with a division engaged in research on photosynthesis and energy
at Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 600 113. The Centre was
initiated by our Late Dr. C.V. Seshadri with a vision to take the scientific developments to the rural mass.
The research centre has
been working on devices and technologies for rural application
ecofriendly technologies to combat pollution. Resource utilization,
recovery and management are the major areas concentrated by
scientists in MCRC. Many
of the devices and technology packages are eco-friendly and are dovetailed
with local needs. Simple technologies have also been designed for the use
of local artisans.
MCRC
is recognized
by Department of Scientific and Industrial
Research, Government of India as a Scientific
and Industrial Research Organization to conduct research in various areas and
is approved by University of Madras, Chennai to offer Ph.D. programmes in Photosynthesis, Biomass and
Energy.
MCRC's
efforts have been supported by various funding agencies worldwide,
including DST, DBT, MNES, CAPART of Government of India to carry out research and rural development
programmes.
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