Involvement of women as science leaders in research projects increasing, says report
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The 22 Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) combined received the most 822 projects, followed by 26 National Institute of Technology (NITs), which received 191 projects combines with the financial support of Rs 55.83 crore.
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NEW DELHI: The involvement of women as science leaders seem to be increasing as the percentage of them leading research projects has increased, said a recent government report.
Women Principal Investigators participation in research that received extramural research (EMR) support through peer-reviewed competitive grant mechanism was 28 per cent during 2018-19, as against 24 per cent during 2016-17, according to the Directory of Extramural Research and Development Project 2018-19 report.
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The Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will hold a virtual meeting with directors of IITs, NITs, IISc and IISERs.
The minister will discuss COVID-19 management with the directors of these premium educational institutions of India.
New Delhi: The Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will hold a virtual meeting with directors of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), National Institute of Technology (NITs), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) on Thursday (May 20, 2021).
As per the reports, the Union Education Minister will discuss COVID-19 management with the directors of these premium educational institutions of India. He will also discuss the status of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).
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