New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the first governing board meeting of the newly established Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) on Tuesday. This meeting marks a significant step towards shaping the future of scientific research in India.
Key Attendees and Objectives
The ANRF, designed to serve as the apex body for providing high-level strategic direction to scientific research in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), was officially launched with a focus on promoting research and development (R&D) across the country. The meeting was attended by:
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Ajay Kumar Sood, the Government’s Principal Scientific Advisor
The foundation’s primary goals include seeding, growing, and fostering a culture of research and innovation within India’s academic institutions, research centers, and R&D laboratories.
The ANRF aims to create an environment that supports and enhances the quality and impact of research across various disciplines. This initiative aligns with the NEP’s emphasis on strengthening the research ecosystem in Indian higher education and research institutions.
