Anusandhan National Research Foundation Latest News
Recently, the Union Minister of Science & Technology announced that the Anusandhan National Research Foundation supported digital portal will facilitate training in patent filing support and research paper writing assistance for researchers, students and innovators across the country.
About Anusandhan National Research Foundation
- It was established through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023.
- It is functioning under the Department of Science & Technology (DST).
- The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has been merged into ANRF.
- Objective: To seed, grow, and promote R&D, and foster a research and innovation culture across universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D labs in India.
- It acts as an apex body to provide high-level strategic direction of scientific research in the country as per recommendations of the National Education Policy.
- It has been established to promote research and development and foster a culture of research and innovation throughout India’s Universities, Colleges, Research Institutions, and R&D laboratories.
- Funding Target: It aims to mobilise funds amounting to ₹50,000 crore during 2023–28 through multiple streams including the ANRF Fund, Innovation Fund, Science and Engineering Research Fund, and Special Purpose Funds.
- ANRF forges collaborations among the industry, academia, research institutions and government departments.
Source: PIB
Last updated on Sep, 2026
→ UPSC 2027 Notification will be released on 13 January 2027 at upsconline.nic.in.
→ Check out the latest UPSC Syllabus here.
→ Download UPSC Model Answers for Mains 2026
→ UPSC Mains Question Paper 2026 is out now for Essay & GS Paper 1, 2, 3 & 4.
→ UPSC Calendar 2027 has been released.
→ Enroll in Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Mains Test Series 2027 for structured answer writing practice, expert evaluation, and exam-oriented feedback.
→ Join Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Mentorship Program 2027 for personalized guidance, strategy planning, and one-to-one support from experienced mentors.
→ Go through the UPSC Mains Previous Year Papers to enhance your preparation.
→ UPSC has released UPSC Toppers List 2025 with the Civil Services final result on its official website.
→ Also check Best UPSC Coaching in India
Anusandhan National Research Foundation FAQs
Q1. ANRF aims to provide funding of how much over 5 years (2023-28)?+
Q2. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) was established by replacing which body?+
Tags: anusandhan national research foundation
