Women Power Fuels ISRO: 20% of Workforce Are Women, Says Chairman Narayanan

By: WE staff | Saturday, 24 May 2025

• About 20 percent of ISRO's workforce is female, according to ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan
• The proportion of women in ISRO should rise to more than 40% in the future, Narayanan underlined

Women currently comprise about 20 percent of ISRO's workforce, and they are making outstanding contributions, according to ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, who has emphasized the importance of women in the organization. During a speech at a private school function, Narayanan underlined the necessity of increasing the number of women in ISRO, proposing that in the future, more than 40 percent of the staff should be female scientists.

He emphasized that without women's meaningful participation, national progress is impossible in a nation like India, where women make up half of the population. He praised ISRO's current female workforce and advocated for more support and encouragement to increase their numbers. Narayanan also took into account the legacy of Raja Rammohan Roy, a social reformer who was instrumental in the 19th-century campaign for women's empowerment and rights.

Long-standing myths have been dispelled as ISRO continues to make historic strides with its recent run of successes. Indians now view space as a frontier that can be reached, rather than as a far-off dream. Equally important, these accomplishments have disproved the idea that science is a field dominated by men. Indian women have demonstrated their ability to succeed and take the lead in the field of space exploration.

Stories about the numerous women who support India's space missions have surfaced recently; they are frequently modest in appearance and wear common clothes, but they possess the quiet confidence and intelligence that come from perseverance and hard work. Eight female scientists led ISRO's tableau with pride during the Republic Day parade, which served as a national celebration of the narrative that "the Indian woman has finally arrived" in science and space.