Published on 19 Mar 2025
• The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), established by the 2023 ANRF Act aimed at boosting research and innovation across the country as recommended by the National Education Policy (NEP) has launched two new initiatives.
1. Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) – This grant supports young researchers to foster a strong research culture and drive innovation across India.
2. Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas - Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV) Mission – This mission aims to strengthen EV research and development in critical areas like battery cells, power electronics, and charging infrastructure, reducing import reliance and promoting domestic EV advancements.
• ANRF with a funding target of ₹50,000 crore over five years (2023-2028) has a Governing Board with Prime Minister as the President and Ministers of Science and Technology and Education as Vice-Presidents.
• It replaced the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) established in 2008.
• ANRF will receive grants and loans from the central government as well as donations from the public and private sector from within and outside India.
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