National Science Day
| National Science Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | India |
| Date | 28 February |
| Next time | 28 February 2014 |
| Frequency | annual |
National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28 February each year to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman on 28 February 1928.[1]
For his discovery, Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.
History of National Science Day
In 1986, the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) asked the Government of India to designate 28 February as National Science Day. The event is now celebrated all over the country in schools, colleges, universities and other academic, scientific, technical, medical and research institutions. On the occasion of the first National Science Day on 30 May 2000, the NCSTC announced institution of the National Science Popularization awards for recognizing outstanding efforts in the area of science communication and popularization. Sir C. V. Raman worked at Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, West Bengal, India during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of Physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize in 1930. The American Chemical Society designated the 'Raman Effect' as an International Historic Chemical Landmark in 2013.
Celebration
2009
The focal theme for the year 2009 was "Expanding Horizons of Science".
On 28 February 2009, five institutions in the country were presented National Award for Science Communication by the Indian Department of Science and Technology. These awards are presented to recognize the efforts of individuals and government and non-government bodies for the popularization of science in the country.
The highest award in 2009 was given to the Vikram Sarabhai Community Science Centre for its contribution to science-related learning material and conducting training programs on science education.[2]
A Festival of Measurement and Space Fair was held at the Nehru Planetarium, New Delhi.[3]
Dr. Pramod Kumar Mohapatra, G.S. Unnikrishnan Nair and Ms. Meenu Khare were awarded 
one lakh (1,00,000) for their individual contributions to the field.[2] Jidnyasa Trust of Thane also received one lakh rupees (1,00,000) for setting up a science activity center. It is to make people aware about the science and technology.
2010
2011
2012
The focal theme for 2012 National Science Day was “Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety” [4] As the nation observed National Science Day on 28 February, the citizens saw a slew of activities at Science City which had planned a five-day Science Carnival on theme of youth and science.
"The Science Carnival is going to be an event with a series of scientific activities and programs involving school and college students, eminent scientists and faculties of the state and country. We want to provide a real platform for the budding scientists to make their career and profession in science," said a senior Science City official. Officials said that they are expecting nearly one lakh (1,00,000) students and science enthusiasts to visit Science City during this period.
2013
2014
See also
References
- ↑ "National Science Day today". All India Radio. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "National Science Day Award to CSC Ahmedabad". Gujrat Global. Retrieved 28 February 2009.
- ↑ "Host of events in capital on National Science Day today". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 28 February 2009. Retrieved 28 February 2009.
- ↑ National Science Day Theme 2012