Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday launched a short film on women empowerment, released a booklet on women in science & engineering (WISE), and announced three important programs for the WISE category.
Announcing the three programs under the WISE-KIRAN scheme to celebrate International Women’s Day, he said the first one, ‘Industrial Research Fellowship for Women’ will provide an opportunity for young women researchers to work in the industry for short and long durations. This programme will be a one-time grant for women scientists.
Similarly, the ‘senior Women Scientists Fellowship’ program is proposed to provide dignity to senior women scientists, in the age group 45-60, who are performing well in research but are not in regular employment due to various circumstances. Under this program, five years project will be given to women scientists along with fellowship and other research grants.
The Minister said that the third program of ‘Overseas Fellowship for Women’ will provide exposure to research scholars and young women scientists to upgrade their skills in various countries. This 3-6 months overseas visit will include a monthly stipend, return airfare, health insurance, contingency, etc.
Singh also released a short film on ‘Women Empowerment Atlas of India: Science & Technology Perspective’, a film on various programs under WISE-KIRAN Scheme, a booklet on aWISE-KIRAN: At a Glance’, success stories of 75 women scientists in Intellectual Property Rights (WOS-C program) and a brief report on a study of ‘Women Technology Parks (WTPs)’ for integrated development of rural women, a release from the ministry said.
Secretary, Science, and Technology, Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar, and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Director-General, Dr. Shekhar Mande also spoke on the occasion, the release added.
