Answer: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Notes: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) launched the Prime Minister Professorship scheme to boost research in emerging state universities. It targets institutions with underdeveloped research ecosystems under ANRF’s PAIR (Partnerships for Advancing Interdisciplinary Research) program. The scheme enables eminent and superannuated scientists, faculty, and industry experts to mentor faculty and students, promote interdisciplinary research, and set up R&D labs. Each Professor receives ₹30 lakh/year fellowship, ₹24 lakh/year research grant, and ₹1 lakh/year overhead for the host university.
