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Let her shine: Empowering women and closing India’s gender gap in STEM

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Despite globally increasing numbers of women in the STEM workforce, levels still remain suboptimal. Closing the gender gap in an emerging economic power such as India, requires a cultural shift, active support of girls’ education, and more secure job opportunities for graduates.In recognition of International day of women and girls in STEM, this Editorial by Aparajita Chattopadhyay reflects on the gender gap in STEM in India, outlining socio-cultural and infrastructural factors, recent promising trends, and what is needed to continue these transformations.

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  • Aparajita Chattopadhyay, 2026. "Let her shine: Empowering women and closing India’s gender gap in STEM," PLOS Medicine, Public Library of Science, vol. 23(2), pages 1-4, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pmed00:1004937
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004937
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