Jitendra Singh announces ANRF portal for patent-filing and research-paper-writing training

📌 Summary:

• Union MoS (I/C) Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh announced an ANRF-supported digital portal for training in patent filing and research-paper writing for researchers, students and innovators
• The portal will offer structured support in scientific writing, publication processes and intellectual-property/patent procedures to strengthen research quality and translate science into IP assets
• Announced at a joint review of DST, DBT, DSIR and the Ministry of Earth Sciences; the Minister stressed greater inter-departmental coordination and information-sharing on projects and capabilities
• Attended by Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood and ANRF CEO Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman; emphasis on science communication and outreach matching India's research growth

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 Science & Technology - research ecosystem, IPR/patents, ANRF and institutional coordination in science administration.

📝 Prelims Facts:

• ANRF = Anusandhan National Research Foundation (set up under the ANRF Act, 2023) to fund and steer research
• Review covered DST, DBT, DSIR and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
• ANRF CEO: Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman; Principal Scientific Adviser: Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood

🔑 Key Term: ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation) - the apex body to provide strategic direction and funding for research, innovation and R&D across India's universities and institutions.