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.