Mysuru: JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru, is recognised with the prestigious ‘CII Award on Excellence for Women in STEM 2024’, which is a testament to its dedication to advancing diversity and inclusion within the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) conferred by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – India.

The award ceremony, held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, brought together industry leaders and visionaries committed to enhancing gender equity in STEM.

Dr. Vanishri Arun, Dr. Pushpa Tuppad and Dr. Sindu Bharath represented JSS STU and received the award from the dignitaries Dr. V.K.  Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog, Dr. Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Chairperson, CII Mission on Women in STEM, Dr. Brajesh Pandey, Executive Director, Indian National Science Academy, Dr. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt. of India; Dr. Akhilesh Gupta, DST Senior Advisor and Dr. Amita Sarkar, Deputy Director General, CII, for being selected as one of the ‘Top 10’ organisations through a meticulous evaluation process.

JSS STU emerged as a leading example of academic best practices in empowering women in technology. In the ‘Institution’ category, JSS STU shared this recognition along with esteemed institutions such as Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories, Indian Council of Medical Research, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee and others.

This achievement highlights JSS STU’s steadfast commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where women in STEM can excel, innovate and lead, and its  proactive initiatives ranging from gender-equitable hiring practices and professional development opportunities to leadership programmes and workplace flexibility, exemplify its dedication to ensuring women succeed at every level. 

Vice-Chancellor of JSS STU, Dr. A. N. Santosh Kumar, Registrar Prof. Dr. S. A. Dhanaraj, Principal (i/c) and Dean (Engineering and Technology) Dr. C. Nataraju and Controller of Examinations Dr. P. Nanjundaswamy, appreciated the team led by Dean-QAA Dr. N. Haraprasad on their achievement.