Shri AMM Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre (MCRC),a Non-Governmental Voluntary Organisation, was established in 1977 at Tharamani, Chennai.
This Centre is recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India. The Research Centre primarily works on devices and technologies for rural application, as well as for use in industrial sectors.
Resource utilisation, recovery and waste management are the major areas of specialisation. Many of the devices and technology packages are eco-friendly and dovetail with local needs.