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Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Product Design and Development

Status: New

Lab/Organization
Name & address of the Laboratory/Organization CSIR - National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML)
Website address https://nml.res.in
Affiliated to which Department/Ministry Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
CSR Registration Number CSR00017422
Registration under 12A
Registration under 80G
Name of the CSR Nodal Dr. S K Pal
Contact information of CSR Nodal 0657-2345211 , skp@nml.res.in
Principal Investigator Ms. Usha Y , usha@nml.res.in
Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PI) Mr. Roshan Kumar, roshan.k@nml.res.in
Project Detail
Objective on the basis of need Skilling in product design and development tools involves a comprehensive approach that covers software, methodologies, prototyping, project management, and emerging technologies.
Executive summary of the proposed project (In 250 words) Empowering women in product design and development can enhance their economic participation and contributions, leading to increased diversity in the workforce and potentially higher economic growth. Promoting gender equality in product design helps break down societal barriers and stereotypes, empowering women and fostering greater inclusivity in professional fields. Successful women in product design can serve as role models, inspiring future generations of women and girls to pursue careers in STEM and design fields, thus contributing to long-term societal change. Skilling in product design and development tools involves a comprehensive approach that covers software, methodologies, prototyping, project management, and emerging technologies. By promoting gender equality in this field, the project not only enhances individual and organizational outcomes but also contributes to broader societal change, fostering a more inclusive and equitable world.
Technology Readiness Level (If not a new project but an advancement of existing know how) Skill based
Outomes or Deliverables Skilling women
Project aligned with which most relevant UN SDGs Goal 5 - Gender Equality
Duration (In years) 1 year
Expected Impact It encompasses a wide range of economic, social, educational, cultural, community, and global benefits. By promoting gender equality in this field, the project not only enhances individual and organizational outcomes but also contributes to broader societal change, fostering a more inclusive and equitable world.
Implementation model (self- implemented/ outsourced partnership) Self-implemented
Total Budget (Recurring +Non-Recurring Expenses) 37 Lakh