ALLAHABAD: The National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), Allahabad,
organised a pre-workshop brainstorming session on "Women's Participation
in Science". A large number of women
scientists, members of faculty, women research scholars and
postgraduate students of Allahabad University, PG colleges, participated
in it.
Prof AK Bakshi, vice-chancellor, UP Rajashree Tandon University was the chief guest while Prof Sumati Rao, Pratima Gaur and Shivani Chaturvedi were guests of honour.
Prof AK Bakshi, vice-chancellor, UP Rajashree Tandon University was the chief guest while Prof Sumati Rao, Pratima Gaur and Shivani Chaturvedi were guests of honour.
Many resource persons spoke on issues of relevance to women for
knowledge sharing and problem solving and also to gear up for the
upcoming workshop on "Defining role of women scientist and teachers in
promotion and application of science and technology" being organised by
Prof Manju Sharma, NASI woman scientist chair. The workshop will be held
eld on October 5-6.
Highlighting the importance of education NASI general secretary Prof Krishna Misra said the role of women in society is vital for its progress, adding that women are great human resource and therefore, it is essential to educate them. "If you teach a woman, the whole society will be educated," he said.
Prof Sumati Rao said due to patriarchal society and negative attitude arising from cultural and societal values it is difficult for women to pursue their educational career, especially in rural areas. The women's educational opportunities could be enhanced only if the perspectives are changed. Prof Pratima Gaur said, "Many women suffer from low self-esteem and are always discouraged by their families. They must be stimulated to pursue their innate capacities and rise above this inferiority." Bakshi said, "Women must be educated and science education is pivotal tor women as it provides a scientific approach to thinking, and helps them understand things better." He said every woman, particularly those in rural areas, should get the opportunity to study science for dealing and analysing socio-economic and health issues.
Highlighting the importance of education NASI general secretary Prof Krishna Misra said the role of women in society is vital for its progress, adding that women are great human resource and therefore, it is essential to educate them. "If you teach a woman, the whole society will be educated," he said.
Prof Sumati Rao said due to patriarchal society and negative attitude arising from cultural and societal values it is difficult for women to pursue their educational career, especially in rural areas. The women's educational opportunities could be enhanced only if the perspectives are changed. Prof Pratima Gaur said, "Many women suffer from low self-esteem and are always discouraged by their families. They must be stimulated to pursue their innate capacities and rise above this inferiority." Bakshi said, "Women must be educated and science education is pivotal tor women as it provides a scientific approach to thinking, and helps them understand things better." He said every woman, particularly those in rural areas, should get the opportunity to study science for dealing and analysing socio-economic and health issues.
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