Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act 2023

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023 (ANRF) is an Act of the Parliament of India. It seeks to regulate all research and development in the fields of sciences, technology, mobility, agriculture and health tech establishments in India. On 14 August 2023, the National Research Foundation (Registration and Regulation) Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha for the first time. The Act requires a financially research ecosystem, and open scientific research activities for the private sector in the India in accordance with the National Education Policy guideline.The ANRF replaces the Science and Engineering Research Board, established in 2008. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the first meeting of the Governing Board of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in New Delhi on 10 September, 2024.