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New initiatives under ANRF

About PMERCG & MAHA-EV Mission

Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG)

  • It is a flexible and progressive funding program to support innovative, high-quality research that will help India expand its global leadership in Science and Technology (S&T).
  • Key objectives of the PMECRG are:
    • Fostering a research culture by nurturing young researchers.
    • Expanding the boundaries of scientific knowledge.
    • Driving technological progress through research.

Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA-EV) Mission

  • It is focused on building domestic capabilities in key EV technologies such as Battery Cells, Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) and Charging Infrastructure.
  • The mission aims to:
    • Reduce India’s dependency on imports.
    • Promote domestic innovation in the EV sector.
    • Support the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) vision.
  • Key Features of MAHA-EV Mission
    • Three Technology Verticals: The mission will focus on developing tropical EV batteries, PEMD, and charging infrastructure, which are crucial for the transition to electric mobility.
    • Collaboration Across Sectors: It encourages multi-institutional, multidisciplinary, and multi-investigator collaborations to address key scientific challenges in the EV industry.
    • Domestic Innovation: By building a strong domestic research and development (R&D) ecosystem, the mission seeks to position India as a hub for EV component manufacturing.
    • Global Competitiveness: The mission will enhance India’s competitiveness in the global EV market, aligning with the goal of making India a world leader in this sector.

About Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

  • Formation: In 2023 (Statutory Body under ANRF Act 2023)
  • Organisational Structure:
    • Governing Board
      • Chairman: Prime Minister
      • Vice Chairperson: Union Minister of Science and Technology and the Union Minister of Education are the ex-officio vice-presidents.
      • Members: 15–25 distinguished researchers and professionals.
    • Executive Council
      • Chairman: Principal Scientific Adviser
      • Members: include the secretaries of various central government departments
  • Budget: ANRF is working with a budget of Rs 50,000 crore over five years.
    • Government Contribution: Rs. 14000 Cr.
    • Mobilization through Private Sources: Rs. 36000 Cr.
  • Functions:
    • To encourage research and development (R&D) and innovation in India’s universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories.
    • Collaborating with industry, academia, and government
    • Develop a regulatory framework to encourage collaboration and increase industry spending on R&D.
    • Preparing a research and development roadmap for short, medium, and long-term research and development.

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