A Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) was launched by Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the British Council.
- WiSLP was launched as part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) on September 24, 2024.
- The initiative focuses on supporting institutions in strengthening gender-inclusive practices to foster women’s leadership in space sciences by developing a strategic leadership framework.
- Coventry University is the delivery partner in this initiative. The programme would involve building sustainable mentoring networks and enhancing scientific innovation by integrating a gender perspective into critical areas such as astrophysics and telecommunications.
