PAIR Programme: Elevating Research Capabilities in Higher Education Institutions
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme Name | Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) |
| Launching Body | Central Government |
| Objective | Elevate research capabilities in higher education institutions (HEIs) by fostering collaboration. |
| Key Issue Addressed | Less than 1% of India's 40,000 HEIs are engaged in research activities. |
| Implementation Body | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) |
| Framework | Hub and Spoke framework to enhance research excellence systematically. |
| Additional Initiative | Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA) to focus on critical research areas. |
| Priority Research Areas | Electric vehicle mobility, Advanced materials. |
| ANRF Focus | Seeding, growing, and fostering a culture of research and innovation across diverse fields. |
| ANRF Initiatives | ATRI (ANRF Translational Research and Innovation) to collaborate academia and industry. |
| Goal | Streamline the research process and accelerate technological innovation. |