Anusandhan National Research Foundation - ANRF

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲

Great research should not stop at publication—it should create real-world impact.

In this clip, Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman explains how the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is building a complete innovation pipeline. From strengthening bold fundamental research and investing in world-class research facilities to accelerating commercialization and enabling private-sector scale-up, the goal is to transform scientific discoveries into technologies that benefit society and drive economic growth.

By connecting academia, research labs, startups, and industry, India is laying the foundation for a stronger innovation ecosystem.

Courtesy: India’s ₹1.5 Lakh Crore DARPA Moment For Deep Tech | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report



Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Ministry of Education

𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁—𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁!

As the public consultation for ANRF’s working paper, "What is Impact?", continues, we are diving deeper into the human engine behind innovation.

In this video segment, Dr. Aparna Gupta breaks down the three indispensable players driving this journey:

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 – building the bedrock of raw knowledge;
𝗨𝘀𝗲-𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 – bridging the gap by targeting real-world problems; and
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 – turning breakthroughs into tangible, market-ready solutions.

Dr. Gupta explains how these three distinct roles weave together to navigate progress and, crucially, how this ecosystem approach shapes our framework for impact assessment.

Your perspective is vital to refining this vision. Watch, read, and tell us!

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿:
•https://serb.gov.in/assets/pdf/Impact_Whitepaper_June2026.pdf
• https://serb.gov.in/page/english/policies

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 & 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Lf8VmpDqdCv8_8XeHA66YmODoK1FZ9YlMA3UzuXnifU/edit



Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Ministry of Education

𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 "𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁" 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵?

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) working paper, "What is Impact?", is now open for public consultation—and your voice matters!

In this new video, Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, ANRF, breaks down how ANRF’s bouquet of initiatives is strategically conceived to drive both horizontal and vertical growth across the country’s research and innovation ecosystem.

From foundational programs like NPDF, PMECRG, and ARG, to the challenges tackled by PAIR and the MAHA Programmes, discover how these pieces fit together to strengthen Indian research and innovation ecosystem.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿:
•https://serb.gov.in/assets/pdf/Impact_Whitepaper_June2026.pdf
• https://serb.gov.in/page/english/policies

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 & 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Lf8VmpDqdCv8_8XeHA66YmODoK1FZ9YlMA3UzuXnifU/edit



Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Ministry of Education

𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲?

It goes far beyond papers and patents. True impact happens when researchers drive economic growth, solve societal challenges, and mentor the next generation of innovators.

When thousands of researchers do this together, it creates a virtuous cycle that propels India toward global competitiveness and scientific eminence.

Watch Dr. Aparna Gupta (Principal Expert, ANRF) break down this vision.

Read the White Paper & share your feedback:
• Paper:https://serb.gov.in/assets/pdf/Impact_Whitepaper_June2026.pdf &
https://serb.gov.in/page/english/policies

• Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Lf8VmpDqdCv8_8XeHA66YmODoK1FZ9YlMA3UzuXnifU/edit



Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Ministry of Education

𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁?

How do we measure the true value of scientific research? It goes far beyond citations—it’s about societal, economic, and technological transformation.

In this video, Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman (CEO, ANRF) shares why nuanced impact assessment is essential to making India self-reliant in research and innovation.

Watch the video to hear his insights, and join the conversation.

ANRF’s working paper, "What is Impact?", is currently open for public consultation, and we want to hear from you!

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿:
•https://serb.gov.in/assets/pdf/Impact_Whitepaper_June2026.pdf
• https://serb.gov.in/page/english/policies

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 & 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Lf8VmpDqdCv8_8XeHA66YmODoK1FZ9YlMA3UzuXnifU/edit



Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Ministry of Education

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀: 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟲 𝗨𝗖/𝗦𝗼𝗘 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲)

Are you preparing your Utilization Certificate (UC) and Statement of Expenditure (SoE) for the fiscal year 2025-26?

If your project meets the criteria below, we have a step-by-step auto-generated video guide specifically for you to ensure a smooth, hassle-free submission process.

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• Project Start Date: 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.
• Funding Type: Received funds only through the Assignment mode (Video 3).
• Your Requirement: You need to submit one UC/SoE for the FY 2025-26.



Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Ministry of Education

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀: 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟲 𝗨𝗖/𝗦𝗼𝗘 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

Submitting your Utilization Certificate (UC) and Statement of Expenditure (SoE) for the fiscal year 2025-26?

To ensure a smooth submission process, we have created two quick step-by-step video guides tailored to your project's funding structure. Please identify the exact category and follow the corresponding guide.

𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂?
• Project Start Date: Before 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.
• Funding Type: Received funds through Release (𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝟭) and Assignment (𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝟮) mode.
• Your Requirement: You need to submit two separate UC/SoE for the FY 2025-26.

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: These videos are for erstwhile SERB projects that have started before 31st March 2025.



Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Ministry of Education

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀

In this insightful clip, Dr. Jagdish Krishnaswamy, Dean of the School of Environment and Sustainability (SES) at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) and a leading hydroecology expert, explains how freshwater research goes far beyond understanding lakes, rivers, and wetlands.

These ecosystems support biodiversity, provide critical services for human well-being, and play an essential role in sustainable development. Dr. Krishnaswamy highlights the importance of bringing together ecologists, social scientists, and economists to better understand and quantify the value that nature provides.

Using the example of the Amazon rainforest's role in generating rainfall through transpiration, he illustrates how researchers are beginning to measure the economic value of ecosystem services—helping ensure that nature's contributions are recognized in policy and development planning.

This conversation is part of ANRF+CCMB Conversations, where Somdatta Karak from the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) engages with experts to explore the science shaping our world.

Adapted from the full conversation:
"Water water everywhere | CCMB Conversations with Jagdish Krishnaswamy"



Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India