Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) Launched by DST and British Council
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | Women in Space Leadership (WiSLP) |
| Launched By | Department of Science and Technology (DST), India, in collaboration with British Council |
| Programme Partner | Coventry University, England |
| Initiative Focus | Strengthening gender-inclusive practices, fostering women's leadership in space sciences |
| Key Areas | Astrophysics, telecommunications |
| Pillars of Programme | Intersectionality, collaborative culturally sensitive approaches, leadership theory |
| Workshop | Held in New Delhi, aimed at engaging academics, leaders, and policymakers |
| Remarks by Dr. Vandana Singh (DST) | Significant step towards gender-inclusive environment in space sciences |
| Remarks by Michael Houlgate (British Council) | Emphasized collaboration, increased representation of women in STEM fields |