Q. Which institution launched the ‘Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST)’ initiative?
Answer:
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser
Notes: Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India launched an initiative called ‘Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST)’.
It is a new I-STEM (Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map) initiative. It aims to cater to women with a STEM background and empower them to contribute to the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem. I-STEM is a national web portal for sharing research equipment and facilities.