National Science Day was observed on February 28, 2023. 'Global Science for Global Wellbeing' is the  theme of this year National Science Day The theme highlights the need for a coordinated, global approach to scientific research and innovation.

National Science Day or Rashtriya Vigyan Divas is a famous annual event in India, celebrated on February 28th to commemorate the world famous discovery by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman. The discovery popularly known as Raman Effect ( a phenomenon in spectroscopy) was made on February 28th in 1928. It was for this discovery that C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. 

Key Takeaways 

• National Science Day or Rashtriya Vigyan Divas is a famous annual event in India
• It is celebrated on February 28th to commemorate the world famous discovery by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman.
• The discovery popularly known as Raman Effect ( a phenomenon in spectroscopy) was made on February 28th in 1928.
• C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930
• Global Science for Global Wellbeing theme has been chosen for the purpose of raising public appreciation of the scientific issues in global context which is having a bearing upon global wellbeing.
• In 1986, the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) asked the Government of India to declare February 28 as National Science Day.
• Since 1987, India has been celebrating this day as National Science Day to pay tribute to the great scientist.
• This year’s theme highlights India’s emerging global role and rising visibility in the international arena.

Objectives of Celebrating National Science Day

Following are the objectives of celebrating National Science Day:

National Science Day is celebrated 

• to spread a message about the importance of science used in the daily life of the people. 
• to display all the activities, efforts and achievements in the field of science for human welfare. 
• to discuss all the issues and implement new technologies for the development in the field of science. 
• to give an opportunity to the scientific minded citizens in India. 
• to encourage the people as well as popularize science and technology.