Govt launches online campaign to celebrate Women in science

New Delhi, February 12: On the occasion of the International Women and Girls day in science, the Women and Child development ministry in association with the Ministry of Education My Gov and IT Ministry launched a to celebrate this day.

 

The government has launched the campaign to celebrate women who have carved a niche for themselves in the field of STEM and also encourage young girls who aspire to excel in STEM and contribute towards nation-building.

 

As per the press release, the campaign honors our young girls from across the country who have performed well in the subjects of Maths and Science & encourage these STEM STARS to make us proud in days to come.This initiative is also part of PM Modi's vision of, "Seeding the power of idea and innovation in schoolchildren's that will help to broaden the base of out innovation pyramid."

 

As part of the campaign, citizens can congratulate a young STEM Star from their State/district through a personalized card & encourage them to pursue these subjects which are critical for the growth of any Nation. More than 700 such STEM Stars have been featured on MyGov today.

 

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is the 11th day of February, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 December 2015. The day recognises the critical role women and girls play in science and technology. The day's purpose is to promote full and equal access to participation in science for women and girls.