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Initiatives to Promote Women in Science
The Vigyan Jyoti Program: It was established to address the country's underrepresentation of women in various fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
KIRAN Scheme: It was launched in 2014-15 to help women scientists advance academically and administratively.
The DST (Department of Science and Technology) has also established Artificial Intelligence (AI) labs in women's universities with the goal of fostering AI innovations and preparing skilled labor for AI-based jobs in the future.
Women scientists can work in research labs in the United States as part of the Indo-US Fellowship for Women in STEMM (WISTEMM) program.
The Consolidation of University Research for Innovation and Excellence in Women Universities (CURIE) program aims to improve R&D infrastructure and establish cutting-edge research facilities in order to foster S&T excellence in women's universities.
Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions (GATI): The program was established to create a comprehensive Charter and framework for assessing Gender Equality in STEM.
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