JAMMU, Feb. 11 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that active participation of women in science, technology and research can build India as a global innovation powerhouse.

"In J&K, we have made consistent efforts to bridge the gender gap at all levels of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Today, I am happy to see our daughters are driving innovation and change," said the Lieutenant Governor Sinha addressing the 'J&K Women Science Congress 2024'.

The Women Science Congress is a unique initiative by Jammu University for transforming the leadership trajectory for women in science, technology and innovation.

"I strongly believe the active participation of women in science, te...