Activity Category Programmes

Celebrating India’s Traditional Wisdom on a Global Stage

The Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) is a flagship international event organized biennially by the Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA). It is India’s premier gathering dedicated to Ayurveda — a system of medicine rooted in natural and holistic healing, and revered as one of the oldest medical traditions in the world.

Since its inception in 2012, GAF has grown into a landmark event that unites Ayurveda practitioners, researchers, policy makers, entrepreneurs, students, and health-conscious citizens from around the globe.

ANANTHAPURI 5000 is a pioneering rural entrepreneurship programme to create 5,000 grassroots entrepreneurial units across Thiruvananthapuram district under the guidance of CISSA. Implemented through 10 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), the initiative aims to stimulate inclusive, sustainable economic activity at the Panchayat and Ward levels.

Celebrating India’s Traditional Wisdom on a Global Stage

The Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) is a flagship international event organized biennially by the Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA). It is India’s premier gathering dedicated to Ayurveda — a system of medicine rooted in natural and holistic healing, and revered as one of the oldest medical traditions in the world.

Since its inception in 2012, GAF has grown into a landmark event that unites Ayurveda practitioners, researchers, policy makers, entrepreneurs, students, and health-conscious citizens from around the globe.

The International Biodiversity Congress (IBC) is back!
After a COVID-induced pause, IBC returns with renewed energy! The next edition will be hosted by SRM University, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, in December 2026.
Focal Theme: Biodiversity for Ecosystem Resilience
A special session on Emerging Technologies for Biodiversity Conservation
Organised by CISSA and Navdanya, we’re counting on your incredible support—just like in past editions, including the memorable one at FRI, Dehradun. We count on your inputs as well!!

ANNAM- Good Food Movement is the upright patterning of CISSA to fight against the fast food culture and to promote local food diversity

Kerala Bala Krishi Sastra Congress inspires students in sustainable and eco-friendly farming.

Kapila Fest 2016 promoted Desi cow conservation, sustainable farming, and eco-friendly agriculture by CISSA.

Food security has become a major issue of survival for mankind. In recent past, Kerala had abundance of native food crops

CISSA hosted Kerala’s first National Banana Festival 2018 showcasing banana varieties, uses, and farmer interactions.

Agriculture has changed dramatically during the recent past, especially since the advent of green revolution. Although....