Significance, Theme, Awards of National Science Day February 28

National Science Day - February 28

National Science Day 2022 in India will be celebrated on the 28th of February, on Monday.

Why do we celebrate National Science Day?

National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28 February to mark the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ by Sir C.V. Raman on 28 February 1928.

It was this discovery that got Sir C.V. Raman a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

When was first National Science Day celebrated?

In 1986, the National Council for Science & Technology asked the Government of India to designate February 28 as National Science Day. Since 1987, the event is now celebrated all over the country in schools, colleges, universities and other academic, scientific, technical, medical and research institutions.

How does India celebrate National Science Day?

The celebration also includes public speeches, radio, TV, science movies, science exhibitions, research demonstration, debates, and many more activities.

Who was CV Raman?

Chandrashekhara Venkata Raman was a physicist from Tamil Nadu. His work in the field of light scattering earned him Nobel Prize for Physics in 1930. This phenomenon was known as Raman effect. In 1954, he was honoured with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.

What is the theme for National Science Day 2022?

The theme of the National Science Day 2022 is - “integrated approach in science and technology for a sustainable future”.

Themes for National Science Day since 1999

• 1999: Our Changing Earth
• 2000: Recreating Interest in Basic Science
• 2001: Information Technology for Science Education
• 2002: Wealth From Waste
• 2003: 25 years of IVF and 50 years of DNA
• 2004: Encouraging Scientific Awareness in Community
• 2005: Celebrating Physics
• 2006: Nurture Nature for our future
• 2007: More Crop Per Drop
• 2008: Understanding the Planet Earth
• 2009: Expanding Horizons of Science
• 2010: Science & Technology for Sustainable Development
• 2011: Chemistry in Daily Life
• 2012: Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety
• 2013: Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security
• 2014: Fostering Scientific Temper
• 2015: Science for Nation Building
• 2016: Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation
• 2017: Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons
• 2018: Science and Technology for a sustainable future
• 2019: Science for People, and People for Science
• 2020: Women in Science
• 2021: Future of STI: Impact on Education Skills and Work

Significance of National Science Day

The NSD is celebrated with a view to spread the message about the significance of science and how it improves the daily lives of the common folk. In addition its celebration also has the following objectives in mind.

• Display all activities, efforts and achievements in the field of science
• To provide opportunity those citizens of India interested in science
• To foster and encourage interest in science and technology.

What is the Raman Effect?

The Raman effect is a difference in light’s wavelength that happens when a light beam is deflected by molecules. When a light ray passes through a dust-free, translucent sample of a chemical substance, a small percentage of the light shines in ways other than the incoming beam.

Awards given on National Science Day

Along with the National Science Popularization awards, national awards in other categories are also given on the National Science Day. Some of the them are as follows:

• National S&T Communication Awards
• Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR) awards,
• SERB Women Excellence Awards
• Rajendra Prabhu Memorial Appreciation Shield 

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