Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)
“Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)” has been launched to take advantage of emerging technologies in the power sector.
The mission has been jointly launched by the Union Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Objectives of the mission:
- It will identify emerging technologies for the energy sector and sectors that will be relevant in the future.
- This will create a vibrant and innovative environment for the power sector. Also, to provide a common platform to the stakeholders of this sector for carrying out various functions.
- It will support pilot projects of indigenous technologies, and facilitate their commercialization.
- Will leverage foreign collaborations and partnerships to accelerate research and development in the energy sector. This mission will help in making India one of the leading countries in the power sector.
Salient Features of MAHIR Mission
- The mission has been designed for an initial period of five years from 2023-24 to 2027-28.
- The mission will be implemented on the basis of “Technology Life Cycle”. The technology life cycle typically consists of four phases: the innovation phase, the growth phase, the maturity phase, and the decline phase.
Mission Structure:
- Technical Scoping Committee: This committee will survey and identify the ongoing research and emerging areas globally in the power sector. Also will give recommendations in this regard to the Apex Committee.
- Apex Committee: This committee will approve research proposals and monitor the progress of research.
Identified areas for research:
- Seeking alternatives to lithium-ion storage batteries;
- Modification of electric cookers/pans to suit Indian methods of cooking;
- Green hydrogen for transportation fuel;
- Carbon-capture technology etc.
Source – PIB
