MAHA Water Mission
- Context: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the Ministry of Jal Shakti jointly launched the MAHA Water Mission.
- Total outlay: ₹200 crore.
Objective
- To promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the water sector.
- To accelerate the development and deployment of advanced water technologies.
- To strengthen India’s long-term water security.
Priority Themes
- The mission focuses on five key areas:
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- Water resource assessment and sustainable management
- Drinking water
- Water quality and ecological health
- Water-use efficiency and circular economy
- Climate resilience and adaptation
MAHA Missions
- ANRF has launched Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA) in sectors such as: Electric Vehicles, Drones, Medical Technologies, 6G Communications, Water.
Significance
- Encourages research-driven innovation in water management.
- Strengthens collaboration between academia, industry, startups and government.
- Supports sustainable and climate-resilient water solutions for India.
