SAKSHM - Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials.
ANRF/PAIR/2025/000018/PAIR.
In a remarkable stride for India’s higher education and research ecosystem, the Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) has been chosen as one of only seven elite institutions nationwide to receive the prestigious Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) grant of 100 Crore, awarded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) is a Spoke institute under IIT Indore and has been awarded a 29 crore grant for 30 projects. Out of these, 6 projects are specifically from the International Institute of Professional Studies (IIPS).
Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology
Amount of Grant: Rs. 60 lacs (Approx)
Name of JRF: Mr. Gulam Waris Shaikh
Development of an intelligent traffic management system combining MCDM, fuzzy logic, and machine learning for efficient decision-making and uncertainty handling. It features optimized routing, accurate traffic prediction, and strong performance in reducing travel time, emissions, and improving overall efficiency.
Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology
Amount of Grant: Rs 60 Lacs (Approx)
Name of JRF: Ms. Amisha Pramal
Demonstrate Economic Feasibility of Biochar usage, Establish a Rural Entrepreneurship Model to achieve scale, Raise Farmer Awareness and Adoption, and Monetisation of Carbon Credits for Rasing Farmer’s Income.
Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology
Amount of Grant: Rs 60 Lacs (Approx)
Name of JRF: Awaited
Improved waste segregation, recycling, and resource recovery in rural areas of Indore district, leading to reduced environmental pollution and enhanced livelihood opportunities. Strengthened circular economy practices through community participation, promoting sustainable resource use and long-term environmental sustainability.
Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology
Amount of Grant: Rs 60 Lacs (Approx)
Name of JRF: Mr. Pravin Gurjar
Promote affordable and sustainable housing models that improve the living standards of rural communities in Madhya Pradesh. It focuses on the adoption of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient technologies to minimize environmental impact and reduce long-term costs. Additionally, it seeks to strengthen rural development by enhancing infrastructure, generating employment, and supporting sustainable community growth.
Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology
Amount of Grant: Rs. 60 lacs (Approx)
Name of JRF: Mr. Pulkit Sharma
To develop a fast, non-destructive and reliable monitoring system for real-time detection and classification of microplastic particles in fresh water using hyperspectral imaging and deep learning.
Theme: Health and Medical Technology (HMT)
Amount of Grant: Rs. 60 lacs (Approx)
Name of JRF: Awaited
Identifying gaps, misconceptions, and high-risk practices - as well as the underlying drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - provides a vital foundation for effective stewardship programs. By correcting public practices, we can safeguard the future of modern medicine. These findings enable the creation of targeted public awareness campaigns, while actionable insights from the study serve as policy recommendations to enhance AMR communication and therapeutic strategies.