These are first two initiatives of ANRF, which plays a transformative role in bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application.

About Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG)

• It aims to position India as a leader in science and technology by providing a flexible budget to facilitate ease of research and invest in early career researchers.
• Significance: Foster high quality innovative research; Enable researchers to expand knowledge boundaries and drive technological progress. 

About Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas -Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV) 

• It focuses on development of key EV technologies to reduce dependency on imports and promote domestic innovation. It is aligned with government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) vision. 
• Concentrating on three critical technology verticals i.e. Tropical EV Batteries and Battery Cells, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives and EV Charging Infrastructure, mission will enhance domestic capabilities in design and development of essential EV components.
• Significance: 
  • 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.