UGC launches SheRNI to support women scientists, faculty members; 81,818 profiles to connect
Ayushi Bisht | March 9, 2024 | 09:48 PM IST | 1 min read
According to the UGC, the SheRNI website would connect 81,818 profiles of Indian women working in the field of science and research.
NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission's (UGC), Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre has launched the She Research Network in India (SheRNI) today, Saturday, March 9. The initiative aims to ensure that women scientists are represented equally across various research domains.
According to the UGC, the SheRNI website would connect 81,818 profiles of Indian women working in the field of science and research.
"UGC wants to ensure representation and visibility for the contributions of women scientists and faculty members, recognising them as one of the core pillars of a developed India through their research outcomes and scalable solutions", UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said.
By addressing stereotypes, the initiative will motivate the upcoming generation of female researchers, scientists, and academics.
She Research Network in India details
Candidates can check the profiles, publication details of SheRNI in the table given below-
| Total women faculty/ scientists in SheRNI | 81,818 |
| Number of publications | 6,75,313 |
| Number of patents | 11,543 |
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Profile network system for female faculty members
SheRNI is an expert profile network system that links women in India's diverse professions and makes use of their experience. The aim of this project is to provide an expert platform at the national level for female faculty members and to enable the sharing of knowledge, perspectives, and experiences in a variety of subjects.
The method facilitates the development of a strong professional network for female scientists and academic members, offering prospects for mentorship, collaboration, and career growth. The SheRNI platform can be accessed at https://sherni.inflibnet.ac.in.
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