Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat

Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat

SHAKTI – A National Movement for Women    Vijnana Bharati Initiative proudly celebrates National Science Day 2026 theme: “Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat”!

Empowering women in STEM with science, Bharatiya values & self-reliance to build a developed India by 2047.

From pioneers to today’s trailblazers, Indian women scientists are driving innovation in space, health, agriculture & sustainability.

Pioneers who inspired generations:

•  Anna Mani: Weather instruments & renewable energy pioneer

•  E.K. Janaki Ammal: Sugarcane hybrids for food security

•  Kamala Sohonie: First Indian woman PhD in science, nutrition innovator

•  Asima Chatterjee: Plant-based drugs for malaria & epilepsy

Today’s leaders shaping Viksit Bharat:

•  Kalpana Chawla: First Indian-origin woman in space

•  Gagandeep Kang: Vaccine research transforming public health

•  ISRO’s women power: Mangalyaan, Chandrayaan-3 successes (Ritu Karidhal, Nandini Harinath & many more!)

With 43% women in STEM graduates (world-leading!), schemes like WISE-KIRAN, GATI, CURIE + SHAKTI’s workshops & initiatives are breaking barriers, boosting startups & research.

Women in science = inclusive solutions for climate, health, AI & economy → trillions added to GDP!

This National Science Day, join SHAKTI  to inspire girls, celebrate role models & accelerate #ViksitBharat.

Nari Shakti = India’s superpower! 💪🔬🇮🇳

#NationalScienceDay2026 #WomenInScience #ViksitBharat #SHAKTI #VijnanaBharati #NariShakti #STEM #IndianWomenInScience