On 29th October 2020, the Ministry of Science and Technology launched the SERB-POWER Scheme. What is the objective of the scheme?
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The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To mitigate gender disparity in science and engineering research funding in various academic programmes and laboratories.
The objective of the SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research) Scheme, launched on 29th October 2020 by the Ministry of Science and Technology, is to mitigate gender disparity in science and engineering research funding in various academic programmes and laboratories. The scheme provides research grants and fellowships to women scientists, encouraging their participation in STEM fields and promoting leadership roles in scientific research across India.