Current Science

The PDF file you selected should load here if your Web browser has a PDF reader plug-in installed (for example, a recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader).

If you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with PDFs, Highwire Press provides a helpful Frequently Asked Questions about PDFs.

Alternatively, you can download the PDF file directly to your computer, from where it can be opened using a PDF reader. To download the PDF, click the Download link above.

Fullscreen Fullscreen Off


This article provides an overview on the status on the S&T qualified women in science in the country and gives a glimpse of how S&T qualified women are placed across science and technology disciplines. Analysis of gender gaps and biases, implementation of effective actions based on identified gaps and stepping up support to gender equality are discussed. Government of India initiatives and policies to empower women and bring them back to mainstream science are elaborated along with achievements.

Keywords

Gender Gaps, KIRAN Programme, Women Scientists, Women Education, Women Scientist Scheme, Women in S&T.
User
Notifications
Font Size