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Source: This post on Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) has been created based on the article “Secretary (DEPwD) inaugurates “Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra’ at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun” published in PIB on 15th October 2024.
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The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched two initial 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 enhance India’s scientific research capabilities and promote advancements in the Electric Vehicle (EV) sector.
About Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG)
| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. This grant is designed to support early career researchers in advancing India’s scientific excellence and innovation. 2. It encourages young researchers to participate in India’s transformative research landscape. 3. The PM Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) reflects ANRF’s commitment to nurturing young researchers by: Investing in early-career researchers to seed and grow a strong research culture and fostering a robust ecosystem of research and innovation throughout India. 4. ANRF acknowledges the critical role of early-career researchers in advancing India’s position as a global leader in S&T by: Empowering researchers to excel and support groundbreaking discoveries and building a vibrant research environment that prioritizes excellence. |
| Aim | It aims to foster high-quality, innovative research that: Expands knowledge boundaries. Drives technological progress. Contributes to positioning India as a global leader in Science and Technology (S&T). |
About Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas – Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV) Mission
| Aspects | Description |
| About | The MAHA-EV Mission is an initiative under the Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) Scheme by the ANRF. |
| Aim | It is aimed at advancing Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies to reduce import dependency, foster domestic innovation, and establish India as a global leader in EVs. |
| Focus area | 1. Concentration on three major technology verticals: i) Tropical EV Batteries and Battery Cells ii) Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD) iii) Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2. Enhances domestic capabilities in the design and development of crucial EV components. |
| Mission Goals | 1. It supports India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by fostering self-reliance in EV component development. 2. It is designed to facilitate collaboration across multiple institutions and disciplines to address critical scientific challenges. 3. It aligns with the government’s sustainable growth objectives and aims to establish India as a global EV component hub. |
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