ISRO scientist says data crucial for building climate resilience
The HinduThe importance of large-scale data collection for accurately predicting climate changes was underscored by Nigar Shaji, Project Director of India’s Aditya-L1 Mission, at a national conference on gender, innovation, and enterprise for women entrepreneurs addressing climate challenges. The two-day event, which began in Tiruchi on Tuesday, was organised by TREC-STEP with support from the European Union, aiming to empower women entrepreneurs to tackle climate-related issues effectively. However, this requires large-scale data collection to predict climate changes accurately, a capability we still need to strengthen.” Ms. Shaji also acknowledged the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, applauding their resilience. Reflecting on her experience at ISRO, she noted the importance of gender equality and urged women to take pride in the freedoms, opportunities, and respect now available to them that previous generations could not access.