WISER Program

WISER Program

Question: India along with which of the following country launched “WISER” program for lateral entry for women researchers in joint R&D projects?
(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) Spain
(d) Poland
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • India and Germany launched WISER program for lateral entry for women researchers in joint R&D projects.
  • WISER stands for Women’s Involvement in Science and Engineering Research.
  • It was launched by Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC).
  • The main aim of this program to encourage the women researchers in joint R&D projects.
  • WISER will enable gender equality and women’s participation in Science and Technology through IGSTC’s program.
  • This program by IGSTC, a joint initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1775314