NewzVille Desk
Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh today graced at the Foundation Day Function of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), held in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The function was organized at Prithvi Bhawan, Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Dr Singh addressing the gathering said, India’s research ecosystem is entering a decisive new phase with ANRF emerging as a catalyst for globally aligned, mission-driven and partnership-based research.
He traced the journey of ANRF from its conception to its operational launch, describing it as a rare institutional reform shaped through sustained deliberations and wide-ranging consultations.
He said the Foundation was designed after studying global research models while creating a framework suited to India’s scientific, social, and cultural context.
The Minister said ANRF differs from conventional research funding agencies by its emphasis on collaboration across disciplines and sectors. Along with science and industry, the Foundation brings social sciences, humanities and culture into its governance and programme design, reflecting the integrated nature of contemporary research and innovation.
The Minister said ANRF is steadily moving towards a model where a significant share of research support is expected to come from non-government sources,
The programme was attended by Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood; Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Prof. Abhay Karandikar; CEO, ANRF, Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman; senior officials from science departments, and representatives from academia, industry, and research institutions.
