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Govt Launches "SWATI" Portal to Promote Women in STEM.

Science & Technology | Dated: 09 Feb 2026

The government launched the "SWATI" (Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation) Portal. It is a single online portal representing Indian women and girls in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine). It aims to address the gender gap in science.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It was launched by Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood.
  • The portal is developed by the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR).
  • It creates a database of female scientists.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Portal: SWATI.
  • Target: Women in STEMM.
  • Developer: NIPGR.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What does the acronym "SWATI" stand for in the context of the newly launched portal for women in science?

Correct Answer: Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation

🚀 Quick Recap:

About PSA

  • Principal Scientific Adviser – Ajay Kumar Sood
  • Office – Cabinet Secretariat