WHEN IS NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY
National Science Day
National Science Day is celebrated annually on February 28.
Why do we celebrate National Science Day?
National Science Day is celebrated to commemorate the discovery of Raman Effect by Nobel laureate, physicist CV Raman on this day in 1928.
When was first National Science Day celebrated?
In 1986, the National Council for Science & Technology asked the Government of India to designate February 28 as National Science Day. Since 1987, the event is now celebrated all over the country in schools, colleges, universities and other academic, scientific, technical, medical and research institutions.
How does India celebrate National Science Day?
The celebration also includes public speeches, radio, TV, science movies, science exhibitions, research demonstration, debates, and many more activities.
Who was CV Raman?
Chandrashekhara Venkata Raman was a physicist from Tamil Nadu. His work in the field of light scattering earned him Nobel Prize for Physics in 1930. This phenomenon was known as Raman effect. In 1954, he was honoured with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.
What is the theme for National Science Day 2020?
The theme of the year 2020 is "Women in Science."
Themes for National Science Day since 1999
1999: Our Changing Earth
2000: Recreating Interest in Basic Science
2001: Information Technology for Science Education
2002: Wealth From Waste
2003: 25 years of IVF and 50 years of DNA
2004: Encouraging Scientific Awareness in Community
2005: Celebrating Physics
2006: Nurture Nature for our future
2007: More Crop Per Drop
2008: Understanding the Planet Earth
2009: Expanding Horizons of Science
2010: Science & Technology for Sustainable Development
2011: Chemistry in Daily Life
2012: Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety
2013: Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security
2014: Fostering Scientific Temper
2015: Science for Nation Building
2016: Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation
2017: Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons
2018: Science and Technology for a sustainable future
2019: Science for People, and People for Science
NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY NEWS
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Twitterati pays tributes to Nobel laureate Sir CV Raman on death anniv
Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal also paid homage to Dr Raman and posted: "Dr Raman will always be remembered for putting the ...| November 21, 2019, Thursday -
Native villages of 2 Nobel laureates to go digital on World Wi-Fi Day
Purasakkudi and Mangudi, home to Sir CV Raman and Dr S Chandrasekhar, will see Wi-fi connectivity| June 15, 2016, Wednesday
