National Science Day

Leverage science, innovation to build Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings on National Science Day, highlighting the importance of leveraging science and innovation to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). National Science Day, celebrated annually on February 28, honours the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ by renowned physicist Sir C.V. Raman. He made this breakthrough while working at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science in Kolkata, earning him the Nobel Prize in Phy...

February 27, 2025 4:16 PM

National Science Day 2025 to celebrate the spirit of scientific innovation

National Science Day celebrated annually on February 28 every year commemorates the anniversary of Sir C.V. Raman's ground-breaking discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ in 1928. This discovery earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, making him the first Indian to win a Nobel in the sciences. National Science Day was first celebrated in 1987, and since then, it has become a key event that fosters the spirit of scientific inquiry and innovation in India. This year’s theme, "Empowering Ind...