Anusandhan National Research Foundation:
The first meeting of the governing board of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) was chaired by the Prime Minister.
- It focused on initiatives to enhance India’s research capabilities and establish a strong research culture across institutions.
Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR), the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA), and ANRF Centres of Excellence (ACE) are planned to be launched during the meeting. - PAIR aims to foster new partnerships established between top-tier institutions and academic institutions where research capabilities are limited.
- It will operate under a Hub and Spoke framework.
- MAHA is designed to accelerate research in key strategic and emerging areas through priority-driven, solution-focused research.
- The immediate priority areas for support under MAHA are EV Mobility and Advanced Materials.
- ANRF Centres of Excellence will create a world-class research environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure to support cutting-edge research in various fields.
- ANRF has been established under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023 to seed, grow, and foster a culture of research and innovation throughout the country.
