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Indian Women Scientists' Association (IWSA) is an Indian voluntary, non-governmental organisation (NGO) serving Indian women scientists since 1973. It has ten branches with its headquarters located in Vashi. Its infrastructure provides hostel, day care and nursery facilities. It runs a computer training center, a health care center, a science library and a pre-primary teacher's training program. The organisation's first president was Sumati Bhide.[1] Founding members include biologist Kamal Ranadive.[2]
Aims and objectives
edit- to develop scientific temper in Indian women.
- to promote scientific accomplishments in different areas of Science and Technology.
- to understand economic and social problems of women with education in different scientific fields.
- to be a representative body for women working in various scientific fields.
References
edit- ^ "Cancer specialist passes away". Indian Express. 25 January 1999.
- ^ "Founder Members". Indian Women Scientists' Association. Archived from the original on 11 January 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
