Q. What is the primary objective of ‘Boeing Sukanya Programme’. recently launched by Prime Minister of India?
Answer:
To foster the entry of girls into the aviation sector, supporting and empowering them in STEM fields and aviation careers.
Notes: On January 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Boeing’s global engineering and technology center near Bengaluru, a Rs 1,600 crore investment making it Boeing’s largest facility outside the U.S. The Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre (BIETC) at Hightech Defence and Aerospace Park includes the launch of the Boeing Sukanya Programme, fostering the entry of girls into the aviation sector. This initiative supports and empowers girls and women in STEM fields and aviation careers.