ANRF Launches Its First Two Initiatives "PMECRG and MAHA-EV Mission".

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The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched its first two significant initiatives: the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) and the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas - Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV) Mission.


      - These initiatives aim to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application, thereby promoting innovation and scientific excellence in India.

     

     

Main Points:-   (i) These initiatives were launched at the first Governing Board meeting held on 10 September 2024, which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the President of GB.

      (ii) The PMECRG will boost the creativity and innovation of early career researchers, while the MAHA-EV Mission will drive industry-aligned translational research in the high-priority electric vehicle (EV) sector.


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