The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), in New Delhi, celebrated the introduction of the “Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation (SWATI)” Portal on February 11, 2024, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
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To solve the issues surrounding the disparity between males and females in the sciences, policymakers may find it useful to consult the single online site on Indian women in STEMM (science, technological development, engineering, mathematics, and medical), which was inaugurated on Sunday.
The National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) created, hosts, and maintains the “Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation (SWATI)” Portal, which is a comprehensive interactive encyclopedia and the first of its type in India, according to an official press release.
What is Swati Portal and how to join it?
The NIPGR HRD unit has created a database called “Science for Women A Technology and Innovation Portal (SWATI)” in recognition of the various achievements achieved by Women in Science (WiS) under the direction of the Inter-Academy Panel (IAP) of the Indian Science Universities.
An integrated online platform, SWATI, provides access to the knowledge and accomplishments of Indian women in STEM fields. Global access to the gateway will begin in February 2024.
It is urged for all female university employees, instructors, and students to sign up for the site. You can easily join the Swati portal by following the steps.
- Navigate to the https://bit.ly/JoinSWATI website.
- Login or create your account with your email and password.
- Enter the required information to create your ID for the Swati portal.
- After creating your personal or private Swati ID you will be able to use it for your education and career.
What are the major objectives of the SWATI Portal?
The major objectives of the Swati portal are listed below.
- The goal of the SWATI Portal is to involve all Indian women in science at all phases of careers and in all fields, from business to academics.
- One of its features is an accessible database with entries for professors, researcher colleagues, students, business owners, and experts in other fields, among other categories. There are already 3000 “WiS Data Cards” hosted on the platform, with plans for rapid expansion.
What are the Features of the Swati portal?
There are various features of the Swati portal, some of them given below.
- In the Swati portal, Instantaneous user and account updates using trackers allow for data-driven policy considerations.
- Hindi and English language interface for creating profiles and navigating the platform available in the Swati portal.
- In the Swati portal, numerous privacy settings let users manage the visibility of information.
- In the Swati portal self-registration accounts of female academics, scientists, and pupils at all levels of the hierarchy, from researchers to administrators.
- The Swati portal keeps records of areas of specialization, credentials, publications, research summaries, honors, etc.
What does the President of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) state about the Swati portal?
Professor. Ajay Kumar Sood, the Indian National Science Academy’s (INSA) Principal Scientific Consultant to the Government, introduced the portal.”We still have to work to achieve equal opportunities for men and women in all spheres of life, even in the twenty-first century.
Women and girls from all backgrounds should have an equal opportunity to higher education since it is a powerful equalizer, according to Prof. Quarraisha Abdool Karim, President of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).
The purpose of this portal was to highlight the significance of “Science for Women & Women in Science,” as well as new possibilities and advances in the representation of women in S&T pursuits.
What is Women’s Empowerment for a Brighter Future?
Initiatives such as the SWATI Portal, via fostering professional growth, mentorship, and gender sensitivity, provide doors to a more inventive and equitable future where women are at the forefront of science.
The SWATI Portal seeks to empower women in STEMM sectors by fostering cooperation, information sharing, and inclusivity. It aims to encourage the upcoming generation of female researchers and investors, furthering the fields of science and engineering in India and beyond, by providing prominence and exposure.
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