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Harsh Vardhan launches scheme to support women scientists

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Harsh Vardhan launches scheme to support women scientists

Harsh Vardhan launches scheme to support women scientists

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, who also heads Ministry of Science and Technology, has launched a Department of Science and Technology (DST) scheme, titled "SERB-POWER (Science and Engineering Research Board - Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research)" on October 29.

It is designed to support women scientists.

Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research (POWER) is a scheme to mitigate gender disparity in science and engineering research funding in various programs.While speaking on the event, Harsh Vardhan said, "While internationally around 30% women are involved in science but in India it is 18.6 %," said Harsh Vardhan.


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