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Anusandhan National Research Foundation’s PMECRG & MAHA-EV Mission
- 18 Oct 2024
- 2 min read
Recently, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) announced the launch of its first two initiatives: the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) and the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas - Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV) Mission.
- 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.
- Its operationalization commenced with the First Meeting of the Governing Board (GB) in September 2024, chaired by the Prime Minister.
- The meeting focused on strategic interventions to enhance India’s global positioning in key sectors, align R&D with national priorities, promote inclusive growth, and drive scientific advancements.
- PMECRG:
- It features a flexible budget and innovative initiatives aimed at simplifying research processes, promoting high-quality work, and positioning India as a global leader in science and technology.
- It emphasised on nurturing young researchers, fostering a strong culture of research and innovation across India.
- MAHA-EV Mission:
- It aims to develop key EV technologies to reduce import dependency, foster domestic innovation, and establish India as a global leader in the EV sector, aligning with the government's Atma Nirbhar Bharat vision.
- It also supports the government's goal of achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047
