Role of Women in Leading Scientific Research Increasing

Description

Context

A Report by the Department of Science and Technology has found that the role of women in leading scientific research increasing.

Details

The percentage of women leading research projects has increased by 4 percent over two years.
Women Principal Investigators participation in research that received extramural research (EMR) support was 28 per cent during 2018-19, as against 24 per cent during 2016-17.
In an educational context, extramural means to study outside, but under the aegis of, a university or other institution.
Extramural studies are taken by the student away from the physical campus, and are often used for those unable to attend classes.

Significance

The growth of scientific and technological activities, its performance, and its impact on society and economy are indicators to assess the effectiveness of planning and policy formulation.

Centre for Human and Organisational Resource Development (CHORD) division, formerly known as the National Science and Technology Management Information System, of DST, has been collating, analysing, and disseminating information on extramural research and development projects funded by various scientific agencies.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1732255