India, May 26 -- In recent years, India's STEM landscape has been quietly but profoundly reshaped by women who are breaking norms, challenging defaults, and redefining what leadership in science and technology looks like. While the road to full gender parity remains long, the momentum is undeniable and the results are beginning to show. But lasting change will require more than incremental wins. Persistent structural biases, unequal access, and deep-rooted cultural expectations continue to keep many women on the margins of fields where they could be leading.
If we are serious about building a truly inclusive and future-ready STEM ecosystem, sustained commitment - not tokenism, is non-negotiable.
The Progress So Far
India has made signifi...