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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.
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.
