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Under the prestigiousPartnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR)Programme, launched by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF),seven Hub Institutions have been selected for funding in the first phase.

These include three Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), one National Institute of Technology (NIT), the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and two Central Universities.

In its first phase, the PAIR Programme focuses on institutions with demonstrable or promising research potential, while also ensuring regional diversity. Each PAIR comprises one Hub and a network of seven Spoke institutions, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration on nationally relevant researc...