Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Why in News?

ANRF launched SARAL, an AI-based tool to simplify complex scientific research into layperson-friendly summaries, videos, podcasts, and presentations, promoting accessible science and supporting deep-tech innovation and research funding.

Description:

• Established: Under ANRF Act, 2023.
• Replaced: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) → merged into ANRF.
• Objective: To seed, grow & foster a culture of research & innovation across India.
• Funding Target: ₹50,000 crore (2023–2028).
• Linked with NEP 2020 vision of research-oriented education.

Importance of ANRF:

1. Economic Growth: R&D boosts innovation & productivity → GDP growth.
2. Technological Advancement: New technologies & industrial efficiency.
3. National Challenges: Solves issues in health, agriculture, energy, climate.
4. Global Competitiveness: Improves India’s rank in Global Innovation Index, Nature Index.
5. Education & Skills: Encourages interdisciplinary research & higher education quality.

SARAL tool:

• SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) is an AI-powered tool developed by the ANRF.
• Purpose: To make complex scientific research papers more accessible to a wider audience by generating easy-to-understand summaries. It can create summaries in various formats, including videos, podcasts, and presentations.
• Developed in collaboration with: The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH), helped in launching the tool.

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