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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
PAIR grant for IIT-I to lead collaborative research network
Indore: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore was recognised as one of seven premier institutions in the country to receive the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) grant. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This substantial funding of Rs 100 crore, awarded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), aims to drive significant advancements in the fields of sustainability, healthcare, and materials science. The ANRF-PAIR initiative aligns with the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on bridging the gaps in research capacity among Indian educational institutions. Its purpose is to cultivate sustainable research ecosystems through capacity building, resource sharing, research training, and infrastructure enhancement. Professor Suhas Joshi, director of IIT Indore, said, "This grant is a testament to IIT Indore's dedication to advancing interdisciplinary research and creating transformative academic partnerships. Through the SAKSHAM network, we aspire to nurture a collaborative, inclusive, and globally competitive research ecosystem that addresses real-world challenges." As part of this initiative, IIT Indore will spearhead the collaborative research network known as SAKSHAM – Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials. The network will operate on a mentorship-based hub-and-spoke model and will include six partner institutions: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (Indore), Vikram University (Ujjain), IIIT Bhopal, Bundelkhand University, NIT Kurukshetra, and RTM Nagpur University. Through the SAKSHAM network, 165 faculty members across 56 departments will work together to conduct interdisciplinary research that aligns with national priorities. The focus areas of the network will include Advanced Materials, Environmental Sustainability, and Health and Medical Technologies.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Pondicherry University secures ANRF-PAIR grant as Spoke Institute
Pondicherry University has been selected as Spoke Institute under the prestigious ANRF-PAIR (Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research) programme, an initiative of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in a major boost to its research capabilities. The research cluster is led by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore which serves as the hub institution. According to an official release, as a category-I spoke institute under PAIR scheme, Pondicherry University will work closely and partner with IISc, Bangalore and other spoke institutes, such as Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, NIT Nagaland, Calicut University, Bangalore University and Kumaun University. ANRF called for the PAIR proposal in January and it was shortlisted after rigorous scrutiny. The PAIR network grant provides an avenue for access to advanced research facilities, knowledge exchange between the hub and the other spoke institutes.
New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
NIT-R ranks among THE's top 200 Asian institutes
ROURKELA: National Institute of Technology - Rourkela (NIT-R) has featured among 200 best Asian institutions listed in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025. While the NIT-R secured 191st ranking in Asia, it is ranked at 12th among the top Indian universities and is the only NIT of the country. NIT-R sources informed that THE ranked 853 universities from 35 countries and territories, assessing their research, teaching, knowledge transfer and international outlook for the Asia ranking exercise. The assessment methodology included 18 performance indicators and relied on by students, academics, policymakers and industry leaders worldwide. NIT-R director Prof K Umamaheshwar Rao said the institute's innovative efforts acknowledged on a global scale is greatly encouraging. 'The achievement is even more meaningful as we were recently selected as the only NIT to be a Hub Institute under the ANRF's PAIR programme. The institute has established a strong foundation for collaborative research and knowledge exchange encouraging innovation and accelerating academic development and we look forward to continued progress and future accomplishments,' he added.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Central University secures the prestigious ANRF-PAIR grant as Spoke Institute
The Central University of Karnataka has been selected as Spoke Institute under the prestigious ANRF-PAIR (Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research) programme, an initiative of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in a major boost to its research capabilities. The research cluster is led by the University of Hyderabad (UoH), which serves as the hub institution. 'This is a highly competitive grant, with ₹100 crore allocated to each successful cluster,' said Director of the Research and Development Cell at Central University N. Sathyanarayana. 'The PAIR programme is designed to fast-track interdisciplinary research with real-world impact. It pairs emerging institutions with significant potential, like Central University, with established, top-tier research universities such as University of Hyderabad. This mentorship-driven, hub-and-spoke model aims to catalyse transformative research and bridge gaps in capabilities,' he said. The PAIR team at Central University comprises 16 scientists working across diverse domains, including health sciences, synthetic chemistry, biophysics, traditional medicine, crystallography and health economics. In collaboration with University of Hyderabad and six other institutions, the team will focus on major public health challenges, particularly metabolic diseases, infectious diseases and cancers (MICs). Specific target conditions include diabetes, fatty liver disease, dengue, malaria, breast cancer and blood cancer. To advance biomedical research, the Central University team will also work closely with hospitals and medical institutions in the Kalyana Karnataka region. The research initiatives at the university will be spearheaded by Mr. Sathyanarayana. Central University Vice-Chancellor Battu Satyanarayana expressed his delight over the university's inclusion in this high-impact programme. 'This initiative is a mission-driven approach that addresses societal needs and will help in developing science-based, accessible healthcare solutions. It will also further enhance the university's research infrastructure,' he said. The Vice-Chancellor noted that the university has shown significant progress in securing research funding in the recent years. 'Last year, we received nearly ₹5 crore in extramural grants, including support from the Fund for Improvement of Science & Technology Infrastructure in Universities and Higher Educational Institutions (FIST) for the Department of Chemistry. This year, the university has again been awarded several major grants from prestigious agencies such as the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and ANRF, spanning multiple disciplines. These strides will enrich the university's vibrant research and innovation ecosystem,' he said. Registrar R.R. Biradar congratulated the faculty and research team for this remarkable achievement.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NIT Goa to receive Rs 19cr central funding
Panaji: The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Goa, is one of the seven SPOKE institutes paired with IIT Bombay that will receive Rs 19 crore of central research funding, the institute announced on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The funding is under the PAIR (partnerships for accelerated innovation and research programme) by Anusandhan National Research Foundation ( ANRF ), which is to boost research in higher education institutions in the country. Under the programme, NIT Goa will focus on collaborative research in the domains of industry 4.0 , energy and sustainability . 'This is a landmark achievement for NIT Goa. This collaboration will strengthen research culture at NIT Goa and allow contributing to the regional and national innovation system,' said professor O R Jaiswal, director of NIT Goa. NIT Goa is looking to carry out research in areas such as artificial intelligence . He said the project aims to create a national impact through interdisciplinary research, innovation, capacity building and mentorship, developing modern research infrastructure and conducting globally relevant studies. Under this programme, substantial funding of Rs 144 crore has been proposed for the next five years. The project at NIT Goa is led by Chirag Modi, dean (research and consultancy) and faculty of computer science and engineering. The team will include faculty members Damodar Reddy Edla and Pravati Swain, Nithin Kumar Y B, Suresh Mikkili, C Vyjayanthi, Sreeraj E S, Soumitra Das, Harikumar M and Ravi Prasad K J.
