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Analysing Vigyan Jyoti Initiative for Girls in STEM

12 Nov 2024 Research 1 Min Read

In India, women’s representation across various domains of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) remains disproportionately low compared to men. Addressing this disparity, the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, announced the Vigyan Jyoti initiative in 2019. This initiative aims to bolster female participation in STEM fields by offering comprehensive support to girl students from class 9 through post-doctorate across 550 districts from 2020-2025. It aims to maintain and grow the talent pool in Science and Technology by motivating more girls to pursue careers in these areas.

In this report, we conduct an in-depth analysis of the Vigyan Jyoti scheme, employing both primary and secondary research methods. Our analysis covers the initiative’s scale, scope, stakeholder experiences, funding mechanisms, feasibility, effectiveness, acceptability, and future potential. Based on our findings, we propose policy recommendations designed to strengthen and expand the initiative’s impact.

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