Anusandhan National Research Foundation Launches Electric Vehicles Mission for Developing EV Technologies
#ElectricVehicles #MAHAEV #EVTechnology #ANRF #EV“As ANRF kickstarts its activities with the launch of two crucial initiatives, both of them can play a transformative role in bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application, one of the key goals of ANRF. While PMECRG can boost the creativity, innovation, and excellence of early career researchers and accelerate India's research-driven aspirations, the MAHA- EV Mission will support industry-aligned translational research in Electric Vehicles, an area of national priority.” - Professor Abhay Karandikar, CEO, ANRF.
October 2024 : The newly operationalized Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced the launch of the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas - Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV). This initiative is one of the foundation's first two initiatives, alongside the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG).
The MAHA-EV mission focuses on the development of key EV technologies to reduce dependency on imports, promote domestic innovation, and position India as a global leader in the EV sector. It is a part of ANRF’s Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) program designed to catalyze multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary, and multi-investigator collaboration to tackle critical scientific challenges. It aligns with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) vision and aims to accelerate technological advancement in key sectors that have a high impact on the nation's future growth to create a global standing in the area.
Concentrating on three critical technology verticals-- Tropical EV Batteries and Battery Cells, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD) and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, the mission will enhance domestic capabilities in the design and development of essential EV components.
It will strengthen competitiveness and position India as a hub for EV component development, driving global competitiveness and innovation. By accelerating the shift towards electric mobility, it will contribute to a greener and sustainable future.
The MAHA- EV Mission underscores ANRF's commitment to fostering cutting-edge research and development that aligns with the nation’s priority areas and emerging technological frontiers.
By spearheading the EV-Mission, ANRF aims to build a vibrant R&D ecosystem that promotes innovation and collaboration across academic, research, and industrial sectors. This mission is expected to accelerate India’s progress towards a sustainable and technologically advanced future, contributing significantly to the government’s goal of achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
“As ANRF kickstarts its activities with the launch of two crucial initiatives, both of them can play a transformative role in bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application, one of the key goals of ANRF. While PMECRG can boost the creativity, innovation, and excellence of early career researchers and accelerate India's research-driven aspirations, the MAHA- EV Mission will support industry-aligned translational research in Electric Vehicles, an area of national priority,” said Professor Abhay Karandikar, CEO, ANRF.
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