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Science and Technology

1. About ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation)

  • Established by the Government of India.
  • Objective: Strengthen the national research and innovation ecosystem.
  • Supports universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D labs.

2. PAIR Programme (Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research)

  • Implemented under the ANRF initiative.
  • Hub and Spoke Model to promote research collaboration.
  • Aim: Boost research capabilities of emerging institutions.

3. Inaugural Phase – Selected Institutions

  • Hub Institution:
    • Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
  • Spoke Institutions (Central Universities):
    • Tezpur University
    • Central University of Punjab
  • Spoke Institutions (State Universities):
    • Cotton University
    • Berhampur University
    • Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University

4. Tezpur University’s Contribution

  • Selected as a ‘Spoke’ institution under the PAIR programme.
  • Proposal highlighted advanced Science and Engineering research.
  • Key Thematic Research Areas:
    • Advanced Materials
    • Molecular & Synthetic Biology
    • Environmental Sustainability
  • Team Involvement:
    • 14 Departments collaborated.
    • 58 faculty members participated.

5. Significance

  • Enhances inter-institutional collaboration.
  • Promotes multi-disciplinary research and innovation.
  • Aids in capacity building for Indian universities in line with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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