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Women and science are a triumphant formula, here is evidence why. If it wasn’t for Madame Marie Curie, the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize, X-rays might’ve taken a long time to

develop. And if the laws of Earth weren’t enough, prominent women have risen the ranks in space such as Kalpana Chawla, Sunita Williams and Shawna Pandya, only to conquer and make their mark

felt. While, women across all fields are making a steady progress by shattering the glass ceilings, the number is not enough. The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) elected about 230

fellows during 2010–2016, of which only 30 were women. Whereas, a survey conducted in 2013–14 shows that of 69 science academies worldwide only 12 per cent of their members were women. WHY

HAS THE NUMBER BEEN LOWER? In India, the girl child has not seen as much fortune as the male child with regards to education and subsequently, lifestyle. Given the high cost of scientific

courses such as engineering, pharmacy, and computer science, not many parents can afford expensive science degrees for their daughters. High-stress levels in tech jobs is one of the reasons

for poor representation. Given the task of running a household, most women feel their family life will suffer with a demanding job schedule. HOW CAN YOU INCREASE THE NUMBER? The basis of

encouraging women in the field of science is to educate our daughters. You must encourage your daughter to pursue a degree in science. Although costly, education is possible. To lessen the

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exposure to equities. You can switch your investment between funds and claim tax benefits on the investment, while securing your girl’s future even in your absence. TO SUM IT UP Increasing

the number of women in science is not impossible. While many hurdles may come your way, money should be the least of your worries. All you need is to plan for your daughter’s education, and

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