National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28 each year to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928, for his discovery, Sir C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.
On National Science Day 2024, various events and activities like public speeches, science exhibitions, science quizzes, and debates are organize across the country in schools, colleges, universities, and scientific institutions.
The theme for National Science Day changes every year, highlighting different aspects and applications of scientific achievements and encouraging a scientific temperament among the masses.
The celebration of National Science Day was first initiated by the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) in 1986, with the objective of propagating the message of the importance of science and its application in the daily life of people.
Each year, National Science Day is celebrated with a specific theme chosen to focus attention on a particular aspect of scientific achievement or application that is of current relevance or importance. The theme is selected by the Department of Science & Technology (DST).
Past themes have covered a broad spectrum of issues, from environmental conservation and climate change to technological innovations and scientific education.
The theme for each year's celebration reflects the nation's priorities in the scientific domain and aims to raise public awareness about science and technology's role in societal development.
National Science Day not only commemorates a historic scientific discovery but also highlights the critical role of science in societal progress.
It encourages the dissemination of scientific knowledge and fosters a scientific temper among the populace, emphasizing the importance of science and technology in addressing contemporary challenges and advancing national development.