The Anusandhan National Research Foundation 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.
- The PMECRG invites early career researchers to join the country’s transformative journey and contribute to the advancement of India’s scientific excellence and innovation.
- On the other hand, the MAHA- EV Mission is designed to build a robust research and development ecosystem for Electric Vehicle (EV) components, particularly Battery Cells, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD) and Charging Infrastructure.
- Both initiatives aim to play a transformative role in bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application.
- PMECRG aims to boost the creativity, innovation, and excellence of early career researchers and accelerate India’s research-driven aspirations.
- Furthermore, the MAHA- EV Mission will support industry-aligned translational research in Electric Vehicles, an area of national priority.
- Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) – established through an Act of Parliament: ANRF Act, 2023, to provide high-level strategic directions for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
