Hyderabad: The National Science Day is celebrated all over India on February 28 every year to commemorate the invention of the Raman Effect in India by Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman in 1928.
For his great success in the field of science in India, CV Raman was awarded and honoured with the Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1930. Now, the Government of India felicitates scientists every year on this day for their contributions in the field of science.
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Why is National Science Day celebrated?
- National Science Day is celebrated every year to widely spread a message about the significance of scientific applications in the daily life of people.
- To display all activities, efforts, and achievements in the field of science for human welfare.
- To inspire students, attract them to science, and make them aware of scientific achievements.
- To discuss issues and implement new technologies for the development of science.
- To give an opportunity to the scientific-minded citizens in the country.
- To encourage people as well as popularise Science and Technology.
Theme of National Science Day 2021
