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Establishment of Chairs in the Name of Eminent Women Scientists
- 02 Mar 2020
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Why in News
On the occasion of National Science Day (28th February), the Government has announced 11 chairs in the name of eminent Indian women scientists in various fields.
- The theme for the National Science Day 2020 is ‘Women In Science’.
Key Points
- The programme intends to encourage, empower women and give due recognition to young women researchers excelling in various fields.
- The 11 Chairs have been instituted in various areas of research including Agriculture, Biotechnology, Immunology, Phytomedicine, Biochemistry, Medicine, Social Sciences, Earth Science & Meteorology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics & Fundamental Research.
- Additionally, the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) have jointly established 10 chairs across different universities after eminent womento encourage women to pursue higher education and excel in their chosen fields.
