National Science Day
National Science Day is observed in India every year on February 28 to commemorate Sir C. V. Raman’s ground breaking discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ on that day, in 1928. This significant achievement earned him the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1930, making him the first Asian to receive this honour. Sir C. V. Raman’s ability to find science in ordinary things revitalised scientific curiosity in India.
The celebration of National Science Day emphasises the importance of science in our lives. Activities such as speeches, radio programs, TV shows, science movies, exhibitions, debates, quiz competitions, and lectures are organised in schools and colleges to highlight the role of science in creating better systems and improving our understanding of the living world.
Sir Raman’s ’s advice –– “Ask the right questions, and Nature will open the doors to her secrets” –– serves as an inspiration for future scientists. As we celebrate this special day, let us foster a scientific mindset and encourage curiosity, striving to be the future discoverers of new scientific wonders.
