Women in Science
An Indian Academy of Sciences Initiative
The issue of under representation of women in science is being seen with a great deal of concern all over the world. Over the years, several Academy Fellows had suggested a need to address this concern. In order to examine and study – the current status with regard to women in science in the Indian context; the factors influencing the science career for Indian women; and to suggest recommendations, the Council of the Indian Academy of Sciences had in January 2003 constituted a committee on "Women in Science". This committee had come up with many initiatives and action plan for consideration by the Council and Fellowship. This led to the formation of the Panel for "Women in Science" (WiS), in January 2005, to carry out recommendations made by the committee and to suggest measures for obtaining suitable solutions.
The Panel is currently chaired by Prof. Sandhya S. Visweswariah. The Panel has undertaken several initiatives towards fulfilling its objectives.
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