The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched the SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research) Scheme in India. The main objective of this project is to mitigate gender disparity in science and engineering research funding in various S&T programs in Indian academic institutions and R&D Laboratories.
Overview of SERB-Power Scheme
| Name | SERB-Power Scheme |
| Launched by | Government of India |
| Launch year | 2020 |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Science and Technology |
| Objective | Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research |
| Status | Active |
| Sector | Central sector scheme |
| Official website | https://serb.gov.in/page/serb_power |
Objective and Benefits of SERB-Power Scheme
This scheme aims to encourage emerging and eminent women researchers for individual-centric and competitive modes of research funding to undertake R&D activities in frontier areas of science and engineering.
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Exploratory research
