National Science Day 2022: History, significance, theme, wishes, celebrations

NEW DELHI: National Science Day is celebrated in India every year on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian scientist C V Raman. He discovered it in 1928 and received a Nobel Prize in 1930.

History

In 1986, the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) asked the Government of India to mark February 28 as National Science Day which was accepted by the then government and declared the day as National Science Day in 1986. The first National Science Day was celebrated on February 28, 1987.

Significance

National Science Day is celebrated every year to spread a message about the importance of science in the daily life of the people and to showcase all the activities, efforts and achievements in the field of science for human welfare. It is celebrated to discuss issues and implement new technologies for the development in the field of science. It is also celebrated to give an opportunity to people interested in Science and encourage them along with popularizing science and technology.

Theme

The theme of National Science Day 2022 is ‘Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future’.

Wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished everyone on Twitter and said, “National Science Day greetings to all scientists and science enthusiasts. Let us reaffirm our commitment towards fulfilling our collective scientific responsibility and leveraging the power of science for human progress. Here is what I had said during #MannKiBaat yesterday.

National Science Day greetings to all scientists and science enthusiasts. Let us reaffirm our commitment towards fulfilling our collective scientific responsibility and leveraging the power of science for human progress.

Here is what I had said during #MannKiBaat yesterday. pic.twitter.com/gEM2yFUSJI

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2022

“Banaras Hindu University remembers legendary physicist Nobel Laureate Sir C.V. Raman and one of his discoveries, the famous 'Raman Effect' on #NationalScienceDay,” BHU tweeted.

Banaras Hindu University remembers legendary physicist Nobel Laureate Sir C.V. Raman and one of his discoveries, the famous 'Raman Effect' on #NationalScienceDay. pic.twitter.com/BvevlUEjQ5

— VC-BHU (@VCofficeBHU) February 28, 2022

Science and technology department of Odisha tweeted, “On #NationalScienceDay, remembering Dr CV Raman’s discovery of #RamanEffect for which he was awarded the Noble Prize. On this day, let’s also pay tribute to all great scientists whose path-breaking achievements have led #India towards progress.”

On #NationalScienceDay, remembering Dr CV Raman’s discovery of #RamanEffect for which he was awarded the Noble Prize. On this day, let’s also pay tribute to all great scientists whose path-breaking achievements have led #India towards progress. pic.twitter.com/6lWBP5KfLS

— Science & Tech Dept, Odisha (@ScAndTechOdisha) February 28, 2022

Celebrations

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invited videos from its learners on the theme “Integrated Approach in S&T for Sustainable Future”. The best two will be displayed today.

IGNOU invites videos from its learners on the theme “Integrated Approach in S&T for Sustainable Future”.

The best two will be displayed on National Science Day on 28th February, 2022, where the Hon’ble Minister of State for Education, @Drsubhassarkar will be the Chief Guest. pic.twitter.com/wXFsmL6JDg

— IGNOU (@OfficialIGNOU) February 23, 2022

Jamia Hamdard university tweeted, “Jamia Hamdard cordially invites you to the programme of National Science Day Celebration on the theme of Integrated Approach in S & T for Sustainable Future on February 28, 2022, 1.00 PM at Hamdard Convention Centre.”

Jamia Hamdard cordially invites you to the programme of National Science Day Celebration on the theme of Integrated Approach in S & T for Sustainable Future on February 28, 2022, 1.00 PM at Hamdard Convention Centre. pic.twitter.com/gDI6DV8CNG

— Jamia Hamdard (@jamia_hamdard) February 27, 2022

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) said in a tweet, “JNU collaborates with Vijnana Bharati, Vigyan Prasar & CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research for an 'International Conference on the Role of Indian Science in Freedom Movement', Feb'28 & Mar'1, 2022.”

JNU collaborates with Vijnana Bharati, Vigyan Prasar & CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research for an 'International Conference on the Role of Indian Science in Freedom Movement', Feb'28 & Mar'1, 2022. pic.twitter.com/5dkR1ixR6u

— Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) (@JNU_official_50) February 27, 2022