JSS STU Mysuru Received CII Award on Excellence for Women in STEM 2025

JSS Science and Technology University is proud to share that we have been conferred with the CII Award on Excellence for Women in STEM 2025 for the second consecutive year. This recognition reaffirms our sustained commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

The award was presented by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India, during the Global Summit on Technology, R&D, and IP, held on 17 December 2025 at Le Méridien, New Delhi. Dr Vanishri Arun and Dr Sindu Bharath had the honour of representing JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru and receiving the award from distinguished dignitaries, including Dr Ashish Mohan (Executive Director, CII), Dr Vaishali Nigam Sinha (Chair, CII Women in STEM initiatives & Co-founder, ReNew), Ms Inge Buffolo (Director, EUIPO), and Dr Chandrika Kaushik (Distinguished Scientist & Director General, DRDO, Government of India).

JSS STU was recognised among the Top 10 institutions, following a rigorous evaluation process. The award reflects our multi-pronged approach to enabling women in STEM through gender-equitable hiring, capacity building and professional development, leadership programmes, and workplace flexibility, ensuring women are empowered to excel, innovate and lead at every level.

We are grateful for the encouragement and guidance of Dr A. N. Santosh Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, and Prof. Dr S. A. Dhanaraj, Registrar, and for the collective efforts led by Dr N. Haraprasad, Dean-QAA, along with Dr Pushpa Tuppad and Dr Prajna S.

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This recognition motivates JSS STU to go further, building a stronger, more inclusive STEM ecosystem that inspires the next generation of women leaders and innovators.

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