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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE

Women & Child Development Ministry in association with MyGov launches online campaign to celebrate women in science.

DETAILS:

The campaign honours our young girls from across the country who have performed well in the subjects of Maths and Science & encourage these STEM STARS to make us proud in days to come.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science:

  • This is a UN-declared celebration started in 2015.
  • It is observed on the 11th day of February.
  • The day recognizes the critical role women and girls play in science and technology.
  • Theme for 2021: “Women Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19”.

SOURCE:PIB

 

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