Women in Science

Indian women have been leaders in politics for many years, dating back to the time of Indira Gandhi. The President, speaker of the Lok Sabha, and the leader of the Congress Party are all women. But in the areas of science and technology, Indian women are advancing, but many barriers still remain. Creating opportunities in science education and increasing equality of opportunity in science professions, are crucial elements in the quest to empower Indian women. Though the education and employment environment in the last two decades for women in science and technology has witnessed a positive transformation, the deep-rooted issues in socio-cultural acceptance have not been adequately addressed. As a result, women are still victims of gender disparity in families and at work places.