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.
