The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has been chosen by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to participate in the Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions (GATI) initiative. GATI, developed in partnership with British educational institutions, aims to increase the representation of women in STEM fields. IIT Madras has formed a GATI self-assessment team (GSAT). The team has developed a gender equity charter specific to India. As part of GATI, IIT Madras will organize seminars featuring women leaders, offer upskilling workshops for staff, support women research scholars, conduct community outreach activities to inspire young women in STEM, and provide international mobility programs for women faculty. Read More