The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023, establishes a new central body to direct, fund, and coordinate scientific and technological research across India. It regulates the allocation of public and private funding, such as research grants and infrastructure investments, for universities and underfunded colleges. The law applies to researchers, universities, private enterprises contributing to research, and the government officials administering the foundation. This legislation matters because it consolidates national research funding, drives innovation in strategic sectors like health and engineering, and bridges the gap between academia and industry to significantly boost India's global scientific standing.
Chapter I PRELIMINARY →
Chapter II ANUSANDHAN NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION →
- 3Establishment of Foundation
- 4Objectives of Foundation
- 5Governing Board
- 6Meetings of Governing Board
- 7Executive Council
- 8Meetings of Executive Council
- 9Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Governing Board or Executive Council
- 10Functions of Executive Council
- 11Chief Executive Officer and other officers and employees of Foundation
- 12Constitution of Committees
Chapter III FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →
Chapter IV MISCELLANEOU →
- 18Certification and report to be furnished
- 19Power of Governing Board to delegate
- 20Power of Governing Board to issue directions
- 21Application of other laws not barred
- 22Protection of action taken in good faith
- 23Power to make rules
- 24Power of Executive Council to make regulations
- 25Rules and regulations to be laid before Parliament
- 26Power to remove difficulties
- 27Repeal and savings
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