Women in Science and Technology in India: A Comprehensive View

Women, the world’s most valuable human resource, are the foundations of the global economy. The low representation of women in the Science and Technology industry is a social and economic concern. According to recent studies, women’s interest in pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is rapidly declining. Due to institutional hurdles and structural constraints, women in India confront numerous challenges in progressing up the academic and administrative ladder. In this research, the scenario of Indian women belongs to the STEM discipline is studied. The paper addresses the issues faced by women in higher education, employment, leadership, and prime areas of supports needed by the women community. In addition, the gap areas and why women are substantially left from science and technology field have been studied. Female engagement is influenced by several factors, according to a comprehensive literature review. The argument is supported by the results, which are examined and visually shown. The conclusion and discussion of the results show what more should be done to boost female representation at both the organizational and societal levels.