Why in News? 

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced the selection of 18 Hub institutions and 106 Spoke institutions under its flagship PAIR (Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research) Programme. 

About PAIR Programme  

• Launched by: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) 
• Objective: To promote research and innovation in Indian universities using the hub-and-spoke model, in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.