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Source-This post on Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Initiative is based on the article “Centre launches initiative to support research, innovation in varsities” published in “The New Indian Express” on 14th November 2024.
Why in the News?
The Centre recently launched an initiative called Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR). It aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 to promote research in universities, particularly in central and state public institutions, through a hub and spoke model.
About Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR)
It is an initiative of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), set up under the ANRF Act 2023, to promote a research culture across the country.
| Aspect | Key details |
| Nodal Ministry/Department | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Objective | To boost research in universities with potential but limited research experience. It is done by pairing them with top-tier institutions for mentorship and offering significant funding. |
| Criteria | Hub institution– In the first phase, the Hub institutions will include the top 25 NIRF-ranked institutions and Institutions of National Importance ranked 26-50 in NIRF. Spoke institutions– It will consist of Central and State Public Universities , along with selected NITs and IIITs. |
| Funding | 1. Maximum funding for each network is ₹100 crore. 2. The budget is split between hub and spoke institutions in a 30:70 ratio. 3. If a private institution is the hub, it must allocate 25% of its budget to the spoke institutions. |
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