SRM Institute of Science and Technology secures Rs 6.03 Cr ANRF grants

The Directorate of Research, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), hosted Research Day 2026 on April 17, 2026, bringing together distinguished leaders from academia, government, and industry to celebrate excellence in research, innovation, and collaboration.

The event featured Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, as the Chief Guest.

Further strengthening its research ecosystem, SRMIST secured ten prestigious grants under the ANRF–Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant Scheme, with a cumulative funding of approximately Rs 6.03 crore.

Spanning disciplines such as chemistry, nanotechnology, physics, medical research, and genetic engineering, these projects focus on emerging areas including advanced materials, AI-driven research, healthcare innovation, and sustainable technologies, underscoring the institution’s growing strength in interdisciplinary and high-impact research aligned with national priorities.

Delivering insights on India’s evolving research landscape, Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, outlined the vision of positioning India as a global research and innovation powerhouse.

He emphasised that excellence, collaboration, and measurable impact are central to this transformation. Highlighting opportunities through ANRF, including large-scale funding and industry-linked initiatives, he encouraged institutions to focus on high-quality research that translates into societal and economic value.

Dr P. Sathyanarayanan, Pro-Chancellor (Academics), SRMIST, remarked “SRMIST is set to launch a state-of-the-art Research Park very soon, which will be SRM's dedication to community, to serve as a hub for innovation, industry collaboration, and translational research, while bridging the gap between lab discoveries and real-world healthcare solutions."