India, April 2 -- The underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors. Apart from societal bias towards women opting for careers in Science and technology, lack of support from the peer professional group in their workplace is also a severe issue. It is challenging for women to venture into scientific research without the support of the peer community dominated by their male counterparts. In such a scenario, special schemes or initiatives targeting women in scientific research can be beneficial in addressing systemic barriers and inequalities that women may face in STEM fields. These schemes can provide targeted support to increase the pa...