Gender equality implies that men and women have equal opportunities in education, career growth, financial independence and political empowerment. Guaranteeing rights of women and providing avenues is critical for attaining equity. Major problems faced by them are security, motherhood, family responsibility and self-imposed gender subordination. Women have fewer opportunities for economic participation than men, less access to basic and higher education, greater health and safety risks, less visibility at the higher positions and less political representation/leadership. To increase participation and inculcate interest of females in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, conducting of women science congress and women centric programmes at regular intervals in routine required. Workshops, seminars for sharing career prospects, introduction/interaction with the successful leaders of excellence, networking between faculty and researchers, easy access to their icon & mentors is of great importance. At workplace having more female heads of organizations will provide a balanced safe & secured environment and inspiration to the young females. Substantial financial support will encourage tapping of scientific acumen for pursuing higher studies and research for financial independence. Offering lucrative leading position in the universities, research organizations and offices will attract talent and potential leaders to improve visibility and gender balance.
