New Delhi, April 25 -- As many as 59 per cent of girls have cited financial constraints as the primary reason for not pursuing STEM education beyond secondary school, according to a latest report released on April 25.

The study, 'Unlocking Potential: Financial Aid as a Catalyst for Girl's STEM Success' conducted by Sattva Consulting in collaboration with AISECT, highlights how the high cost of science education, limited scholarship accessibility, and lack of female role models are preventing millions of girls in India from entering STEM fields.

STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

The study, released over a webinar on April 25, employed a mixed-methods research approach, combining quanti...