Attracting Women Scientists
March 30th, 2008
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The Indian government is taking special steps to attract and retain women scientists. Nature reports,
Women scientists in India will soon be able to choose flexible working hours and even work from home if they have children below the age of three. Campus housing will be provided for women and all institutions will be required to establish state-of-the-art crèche.
Science minister Kapil Sibal has also announced that women selected for fellowships and awards by science academies will get a research grant of one million rupees per year for five years. The ministry is planning a standing committee to constantly monitor issues of women scientists, says science secretary Tirumalachari Ramasamy.[link]
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One Response to “Attracting Women Scientists”
prabha April 11th, 2008 at 12:47 pm #
‘Flexible working hours’ and ‘creche facilities’ are not just for women scientists. 6th pay commission has recommened staggered working hours(flexible working hours ) and child care leave to be provided to women with minor children. Apart from this, it also recommended six month maternity leave. Thats really a positive step. It relieves the young mothers of the mental stress while balancing their babies and working life. This helps in better care for home and children and also encourages more women to take up job. Seriously, this is a blessing for the family as a whole!