MAHA-EV Mission

About MAHA-EV Mission:

• It 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 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 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.
• It is concentrating on three critical technology verticals-- Tropical EV Batteries and Battery Cells, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD) and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.
• Significance
  • 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.

Q1: What is Power Electronics?

Power electronics is the branch of electrical engineering that deals with the processing of high voltages and currents to deliver power that supports a variety of needs. From household electronics to equipment in space applications, these areas all need stable and reliable electric power with the desired specifications. 

Source: Anusandhan National Research Foundation Launches PMECRG & MAHA-EV Initiatives