Anusandhan National Research Foundation (NRF) Act, 2023
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Summary
Established the National Research Foundation with Rs 50,000 crore over five years to seed, grow, and facilitate research across natural sciences, engineering, technology, humanities, and social sciences in Indian universities and institutions.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedFriday, 11 August 2023
Affected Population~1 million researchers, R&D ecosystem
Key Numbers
R&D spending: 0.7% of GDP
Gaganyaan: Rs 12,000 crore investment
India Innovation Index: 40th globally (2024)
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Science & TechnologyDSTCSIRISROMinistry of Education
DescriptionMonday, 1 June 2026via state_pib_karnataka
Established the National Research Foundation with Rs 50,000 crore over five years to seed, grow, and facilitate research across natural sciences, engineering, technology, humanities, and social sciences in Indian universities and institutions.
Government of India press release: Dr Jitendra Singh says, “Anusandhan National Research Foundation" (ANRF) is democrati...
DescriptionTuesday, 2 June 2026via state_pib_karnataka
Established the National Research Foundation with Rs 50,000 crore over five years to seed, grow, and facilitate research across natural sciences, engineering, technology, humanities, and social sciences in Indian universities and institutions.
Government of India press release: Dr Jitendra Singh says, “Anusandhan National Research Foundation" (ANRF) is democrati...
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
policy
act
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Agriculture, Digital & Technology, Science & Innovation