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The Anusandhan National Research Foundation has strategically selected seven prestigious research institutions to advance India's electric vehicle ecosystem. These top institutes will collaborate on critical EV technologies across batteries, power electronics, and charging infrastructure. The MAHA-EV mission represents a significant step towards developing indigenous electric mobility solutions. By combining academic expertise with industry participation, India aims to establish itself as a global leader in sustainable transportation technology.

Key Points: ANRF Selects 7 IITs for Electric Vehicle Innovation Mission

  • ANRF identifies 7 top research nodes for EV technological advancement
  • Mission covers battery, power electronics, and charging infrastructure
  • 227 proposals received from academic and industrial sectors
  • Aims to accelerate sustainable mobility innovation
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ANRF selects 7 projects to drive innovation in India's EV ecosystem

ANRF launches MAHA-EV mission, empowering top Indian research institutions to drive breakthrough electric vehicle technologies nationwide

"Our mission catalyses India's leadership in next-generation electric mobility solutions - ANRF Official"

New Delhi, May 5

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) on Monday announced the selection of seven e-nodes (high-impact projects) for support under its 'Mission for Advancement of High-impact Areas on Electric Vehicles' (MAHA-EV).

The seven e-Nodes are selected under the ANRF’s MAHA-EV mission are: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials Hyderabad; National Institute of Technology Surathkal; Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur; Indian Institute of Technology-BHU; CSIR- Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani; and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, respectively.

The current programme, launched under the umbrella of ANRF’s national mission, aims to address the critical challenges and drive innovation in India’s electric vehicle ecosystem.

According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, ANRF MAHA-EV call for proposal focused on three strategically defined Technological Verticals (TV) are Tropical EV Battery and Battery Cells (TV-I), Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD)- (TV-II) and EV Charging Infrastructure (TV-III).

Each selected electric mobility nodes (e-nodes) will execute the project in consortia mode involving academic institutions/R&D laboratories with the mandatory industry participation, in order to contribute to and establish R&D in the EV sector of the country.

The call noticed wide enthusiasm among all stakeholders and 227 proposals were received in consortia mode from academic institutions, R&D laboratories and the industrial section.

Among the selected e-Nodes, two will focus on Tropical EV batteries and Cell technologies (TV-I), three will work on power electronics machines and drives (TV-II) and the remaining two e-Nodes will focus on charging infrastructure, according to the ministry.

The MAHA-EV Mission leads to catalyse India's leadership in next-generation electric mobility solutions, aligned with the goals of sustainability, innovation, and self-reliance.

Meanwhile, ANRF is set to launch a “Small Business Deep Tech Innovation” programme inspired by global best practices, aimed at supporting startups and MSMEs in scaling technologies for real-world application.

In a bid to maximise national research infrastructure, ANRF will also roll out a “Cloud of Research and Innovation Infrastructure” to allow deep-tech startups and institutions to access underused equipment across the country.

The foundation’s ‘AI-for-Science’ initiative is another key highlight, focusing on using AI to model scientific equations in physics, chemistry, and biology — a leap expected to drastically shorten the time from theory to practice in core scientific domains.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This is fantastic news! India needs more indigenous EV tech to reduce dependence on imports. I'm especially excited about the tropical battery research - our climate conditions are unique and need specialized solutions. Hope to see practical applications soon! 🇮🇳⚡
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Priya M.
Good initiative but implementation is key. We've seen many announcements before with little visible impact. The industry-academia collaboration sounds promising though. Also, hope they consider tier-2 cities for charging infrastructure development, not just metros.
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Arjun S.
As someone working in renewable energy sector, I can say this is much needed! The tropical battery research could be game-changing for South Asia. Hope they also focus on recycling solutions - we can't afford another e-waste crisis like with solar panels.
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Sanjana R.
Why only IITs and CSIR labs? There are excellent state engineering colleges and private institutions doing great work too. The selection process should be more inclusive to tap talent across India. Otherwise it's same old institutes getting all the funding.
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Vikram J.
The cloud infrastructure sharing idea is brilliant! Many colleges have expensive equipment lying unused. This can really boost research capabilities nationwide. Hope they make it accessible to smaller colleges too, not just elite institutions.
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Neha P.
Exciting times for Indian EV sector! 🚗⚡ But hope they also focus on making EVs affordable for middle class. Current prices are too high compared to petrol vehicles, even with subsidies. Research should include cost reduction strategies to boost adoption.
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Karan D.

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