The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has implemented several programs to support and encourage young scientists and researchers nationwide. These initiatives focus on nurturing talent in STEM fields, bridging gender gaps, and enhancing India’s research ecosystem. Key Initiatives for Young Scientists Scheme for Young Scientists and Technologists (SYST): Supports…
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Women in STEM: Government Boosts Participation & Career Growth
As per the All-India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021–22, women account for 43% of enrolments in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines at the higher education level. Despite strong enrolment, women constitute only 18.6% of the workforce engaged in research and development (R&D) activities across the country, according…
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DST, Industry Unite for Advanced Battery Cooling
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) announced a strategic collaboration with Dreamfly Innovations Pvt. Ltd to enhance thermal management of aviation batteries. The initiative, anchored at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), aims to translate fundamental materials research into deployable cooling…