The first meeting of the board of directors of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was held on Tuesday.
According to sources, a multi-institutional program, Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR), is planned to be launched to enable new partnerships between established top-tier institutions and academic institutions, where research capacity is limited, in a unique collaborative environment that fosters transformative research. Through this program, ANRF will support high-quality research through a Hub and Spoke framework in mentoring mode.
The aim is to systematically improve research excellence and spread research culture across all institutions in a well-coordinated and efficient manner.
The ANRF will play a key role in creating systematic mechanisms to boost global competitiveness in key strategic and emerging areas.
To accelerate research in these areas, a mission-based program, Mission to Advance High-Impact Areas (MAHA), will be initiated to support priority-oriented, solution-focused research that catalyzes multi-institutional, multidisciplinary, and multi-investigator collaboration to address scientific challenges and advance the frontiers of technology. Priority areas identified for immediate support under the MAHA program are electric vehicle mobility and advanced materials.
To bring India to the forefront of research excellence, an initiative is being envisaged to establish world-class Centres of Excellence with substantial support.
The ANRF Centre of Excellence (ACE) programme will boost Indian science by providing financial support to establish world-class Centres of Excellence that will facilitate a world-class research environment and state-of-the-art infrastructure to support highly ambitious and cutting-edge research.
To promote scientific excellence, as well as foster and sustain a vibrant R&D ecosystem, a dedicated effort is planned to foster basic research through a major ANRF program with increased support.
The ANRF is envisaged to provide an enabling environment to foster research and harness the potential of India’s diverse talent pool.
The ANRF was established by an Act of Parliament, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023, to seed, grow and foster a culture of research and innovation across the country.
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this post is for general information purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the post for any purpose.
We respect the intellectual property rights of content creators. If you are the owner of any material featured on our website and have concerns about its use, please contact us. We are committed to addressing any copyright issues promptly and will remove any material within 2 days of receiving a request from the rightful owner.