Anusandhan National Research Foundation

Anusandhan National Research Foundation Latest News

Recently, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology informed that the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is developing AI-based platform ‘SARAL AI’. 

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.
• 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.

What is SARAL AI?

• It is an AI-based platform.
• Objective: To convert complex technology and research work into simple language social media content, including podcasts and short videos in 18 Indian languages, enabling wider dissemination of scientific knowledge across the country.

Source: PIB

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