UNION MINISTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SINGH HIGHLIGHTS STEPS TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT TO BOOST WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN STEM

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that Department of Science and Technology (DST) is implementing the 'Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN)' scheme to promote women's participation in STEM fields while replying to an unstarred question in Rajya Sabha Today.

According to the written reply, the Minister enlisted various steps taken by government in detail-

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