National Science Day
Honor the Spark of Discovery with National Science Day
Introduction:
In 1986, the National Council for Science and Technology Communication proposed to designate 28 February as National Science Day. The Government of India accepted this. Since then, National Science Day has been celebrated in India every year to mark the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman. On 28 February 1987, we celebrated the first National Science Day.
Table of Contents:
- What is National science Day?
- When was the day declared as National Science Day?
- Why National Science Day is celebrated?
- How National science Day is celebrated in India?
- Themes of National Science Day
- What is National science Day?
In 1921, on a boat trip back from England, the famous Indian scientist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman began to consider the question of why the sea is blue. As a result of this research, in 1928, he discovered a phenomenon called photon scattering. This discovery, known as the ‘Raman Effect’, is very important in the field of science. For this remarkable discovery, he received the Nobel Prize in 1930, which was the first Nobel Prize for India in the field of science. To commemorate his famous discovery, National Science Day is celebrated in India every year on 28 February.
- When was the day declared as National Science Day?
In 1986, the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) proposed to designate 28 February as National Science Day. The then Government of India accepted this decision and declared the day as National Science Day in 1986. The first National Science Day was celebrated in India on 28 February 1987.
- Why National Science Day is celebrated?
National Science Day is celebrated to spread the message of the importance of science and its applications among the people. The major objectives of celebrating National Science Day include:
- Showcasing all activities, efforts, and achievements in the field of science.
- Discussing all issues for developing science and the application of new technologies,
- Providing opportunities to science-minded citizens in the country.
- Encouraging the people to popularize science and technology.
- How National science Day is celebrated in India?
National Science Day in India is celebrated yearly with debates, quizzes, and exhibitions. Students from schools and colleges showcase various science projects on this day. National and state science institutions showcase their latest research. All science centers under the National Science Museum Council celebrate the day by organizing the above-mentioned programs and activities.
Events: lectures, talk shows, science film screenings, science exhibitions based on various concepts, night sky observation, live projects and research exhibitions, debates, quiz competitions, science model exhibitions, etc.
- Themes of National Science Day:
National Science Day is celebrated in India every year on a new theme. According to the information, the themes for celebrating this day every year are:
- 1999: "Our Changing World."
- 2000: "Regenerating Interest in Basic Science."
- 2001: "Information Technology for Science Education."
- 2002: "From Waste to Wealth."
- 2003: "50 Years of DNA and 25 Years of IVF—Blueprints of Life."
- 2004: "Encouraging Scientific Awareness in the Community."
- 2005: "Celebrating Physics."
- 2006: "Nurture Nature for Our Future."
- 2007: "More Harvest per Drop."
- 2008: "Understanding Planet Earth."
- 2009: "Expanding the Horizons of Science."
- 2010: "Gender Equity, Science and Technology for Sustainable Development."
- 2011: "Chemistry in Everyday Life."
- 2012: "Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety."
- 2013: "Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security."
- 2014: "Raising the Scientific Temper."
- 2015: "Science for Nation Building."
- 2016: "Scientific Issues for Nation Development."
- 2017: "Science and Technology for the Especially Able."
- 2018: "Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future."
- 2019: "Science for People, and People for Science."
- 2020: "Women in Science."
- 2021: "The Future of STI: Impact on Learning Skills and Work."
- 2022: "Integrated Approaches to S&T for a Sustainable Future."
- 2023: "Global Science for Global Wellbeing."
- 2024: "Indigenous Technology for a Poor India."
Conclusion:
National Science Day is observed every year in India to reflect on the importance of science in our daily lives and to encourage the pursuit of scientific knowledge. The aim of this day is to commemorate the achievements of our famous scientists and renew our commitment to promoting scientific research and education.