Current Context : 300 women Scientists to get research grants for 3 years under CSIR- ASPIRE scheme.

• As per the CSIR-ASPIRE (A Special Call for Research Grants for Women Scientists)programme women scientists can apply to carry out R&D in life sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences, engineering sciences, and interdisciplinary sciences.

ABOUT COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)

• CSIR is a R&D organization known for its cutting-edge R&D knowledge base in diverse S&T areas.
• It was established as an autonomous body in 1942 and Headquartered in New Delhi.