300 women scientists to get research grants under CSIR-ASPIRE Scheme: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Yutukuri Sai Kiran | June 15, 2024 | 02:26 PM IST | 1 min read
With over 3,000 proposals received, 301 research projects were recommended for support, showcasing government efforts to boost women in science through the CSIR-ASPIRE scheme.
NEW DELHI: Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh announced on June 14 that 300 women scientists were set to receive research grants for three years under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-A Scheme for Promotion and Innovation, Rural Industries, and Entrepreneurship (CSIR-ASPIRE) scheme.
Chairing a review meeting of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Jitendra Singh highlighted that innovations in science and technology should aim to empower citizens in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to promote ease of living.
Jitendra Singh noted that around 3,000 proposals were received under the CSIR-ASPIRE scheme, showcasing the government's efforts to support women scientists. After screening and independent review, area-wise research committees recommended a total of 301 research proposals for support.
The minister also directed DSIR to continue and scale up the Seaweed Mission along with its commercial cultivation to promote a sustainable green economy.
Follow us for the latest education news on colleges and universities, admission, courses, exams, research, education policies, study abroad and more..
To get in touch, write to us at news@careers360.com.
Next Story
]Featured News
]- IIT Ropar’s ANNAM.AI is ‘green intelligence in action’ and future of agriculture technology: Project director
- Delhi HC halts recruitment at DU’s St. Stephen’s College after ad hoc teachers allege irregularities
- IIT Kharagpur tackling mental health crisis with ‘mothers’, mentors and an app: First student wellbeing dean
- NEET was far from fair even before paper-leak controversies
- Same Exam, Old Nightmare: NEET 2026 cancelled, paper-leak probe, NTA reform, re-neet – the story so far
- IIT Jodhpur’s Hindi BTech is breaking the English-only mould, model for others to follow: Director
- ‘Part of culture’? IIT Ropar PhD scholars say fear keeps harassment cases buried, rarely reach ICC
- Number of student suicides rises 80% in 10 years, 8.5% of total: NCRB report
- ANRF PAIR Programme gives Rs 100 crore to just 7 hub-spoke networks, rest get Rs 2 crore grants
- Pharmacy Council of India revamps B Pharma syllabus with AI, hospital training; rollout from 2026-27 session