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I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at JAMMU: Government College for Women (GCW), Parade Ground, Jammu, in collaboration with the J&K Science, Technology & Innovation Council (JKSTIC), Government of Jammu and Kashmir, has invited abstracts for the J&K Women Science Congress–2026 scheduled to be held from November 19 to 21, 2026, on the college campus.
Centred on the focal theme, “Women Leading Scientific Innovation for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future,” the three-day congress aims to bring together women scientists, academicians, research scholars, students, grassroots innovators and industry representatives on a common platform to showcase scientific research, exchange ideas and deliberate on emerging challenges and opportunities in science and technology.
The Congress seeks to promote women's participation and leadership in STEM, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, encourage scientific temper and nurture an innovation-driven and entrepreneurial mindset among young women. It will also provide an opportunity to highlight research with the potential to contribute to sustainable development, inclusive growth and societal advancement.
Abstracts and entries are invited under four categories: Research Paper Abstracts, Project Abstracts, Scientific Model Exhibitions and Research & Innovation Showcase. Submissions may address any of the eight conference themes: Women in Emerging Science and Frontier Technologies; Women in Health, Life Sciences and Biotechnology; Women for Environment, Climate and Sustainability; Women in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Industry; Women in STEM Education, Research and Leadership; Women, Indian Knowledge Systems and Cultural Heritage; Women in Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences and Women in Digital Transformation and Future Technologies.
The last date for abstract submission and registration is October 31, 2026, while the communication of abstract acceptance is scheduled for November 2, 2026. Participants whose abstracts are accepted may submit their full-length papers by November 10, 2026.
Abstracts must be submitted in English and should not exceed 300 words, excluding the title, authors and keywords. The submission must follow the formatting guidelines specified in the Congress brochure. Authors are required to provide three to five keywords in alphabetical order. References are not to be included in the abstract.
Registration is open to faculty members, research scholars, students and industry participants, with registration fees of ₹1,000, ₹500, ₹300 and ₹2,000, respectively. The registration fee includes a registration kit, meals and refreshments for all three days. Registration and payment are to be completed online through the official portal, www.gcwparade.in. Limited accommodation for outstation participants will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
The Congress is being organised under the leadership of the College Principal, Dr. Naveen Anand.
