Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: ET
Context: The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have launched a National Mission called “Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)” in the power sector.
About MAHIR:
| Dimension | Description |
| MAHIR is a national initiative launched by the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, to identify and develop emerging technologies in the power sector, promoting indigenous research and innovation. | |
| Need of the Mission | Increasing demand for energy, the goal of achieving Net Zero emissions, and the desire to foster indigenous research and innovation in the power sector. |
| Funding Sources | Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and Central Public Sector Enterprises (under both Ministries) |
| Mission Duration | 5 years (2023-24 to 2027-28) |
| Objective | Facilitate indigenous research, development, and demonstration of emerging technologies in the power sector |
| National Priorities | Achieving Net Zero emissions, promoting Make in India and Start-up India initiatives, contributing to SDGs |
| Key Areas for Research | Alternatives to Lithium-Ion storage batteries, modifying electric cookers/pans, green hydrogen, carbon capture, etc. |
| Approach | The Mission will follow the Technology Life Cycle approach, i.e. Idea to Product |
| Structure | Two-tier structure: Technical Scoping Committee (headed by Chairperson of Central Electricity Authority) and Apex Committee (headed by Union Minister for Power & New and Renewable Energy) |
| Collaboration Institutions | IITs, IIMs, NITs, IISERs, universities, public and private power sector start-ups, established industries |
| Mission’s Scope | Indigenous technology development, pilot projects for Indian startups, international collaboration, technology transfer |
| Secretarial Assistance | Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Bengaluru |
