MAHA-EV Mission:
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation announced the launch of the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas -Electric Vehicle (MAHA- EV) Mission.
- MAHA-EV Mission focuses on the development of key EV technologies to reduce dependency on imports, promote domestic innovation, and position India as a global leader in the EV sector.
- It is part of ANRF’s Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) program designed to catalyze multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary, and multi-investigator collaboration to tackle critical scientific challenges.
- It aims to accelerate technological advancement in key sectors that have a high impact on the nation’s future growth to create a global standing in the area.
- It is concentrating on three critical technology verticals– Tropical EV Batteries and Battery Cells, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD) and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.
- The mission will enhance domestic capabilities in the design and development of essential EV components.
- It will strengthen competitiveness and position India as a hub for EV component development, driving global competitiveness and innovation.
- By accelerating the shift towards electric mobility, it will contribute to a greener and sustainable future.
