The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has launched the third batch of its STEM Mentorship Programme tailored for high school girls in Classes 9 and 11. The course is designed to inspire and empower young minds to explore careers in STEM disciplines. The institute shortlisted 100 promising candidates from over 200 nomination applications from … Read more
The Indian government has worked to achieve gender justice through a variety of initiatives, including the passage of criminal and special laws such as the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005, the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act of 2006, and the Incentive Representation of Women (Prohibition) … Read more
N R Narayana Murthy suggested investing $1 billion per year to train 10,000 retired highly accomplished teachers from the developed world and India in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). According to Murthy, this course is insufficient on its own. “We must show much respect and pay better salaries to our teachers and researchers. … Read more
Olay, a prominent skincare brand, has launched the latest installment of its #STEMTheGap initiative, shining a spotlight on the urgent need for female role models in the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in India. Despite India having the highest number of female STEM graduates globally at 43%, only a mere 14% of … Read more
After lifting the regulation on the establishment of new technical education institutions in March, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has approved the bids of 89 engineering schools across the nation. In addition, the council has for the first time authorized 80 additional institutions, the majority of which are privately run, to begin … Read more