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EVERY YEAR, February 28 is celebrated as National Science Day to honour the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' by Indian scientist and Physician C.V. Raman. It is celebrated every year to celebrate the importance of science and remind us of the impact it has had on the lives of humans. National Science Day is thoroughly acknowledged by not only Indians but also other nations as well. In 2013 Google released a doodle of C.V. Raman in honour of his 125th birth anniversary.

National Science Day 2023: History

This day is celebrated to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect which came into effect on February 28, 1928. The Raman effect is a phenomenon in which a beam of light passing through a transparent material is scattered in a way that can reveal information about the molecular structure of the material.

This great discovery of C.V. Raman made him win the Nobel Prize. To mark the anniversary of this discovery, the Government of India facilitates the scientists whose contributions played an important role in the field of Science.

National Science Day 2023: Significance

The objective of National Science Day is to inspire and motivate students to try their hands in the field of Science. Dr. CV Raman was a renowned scientist who was born on November 07, 1888, in Tamil Nadu and made several contributions to the field of Science.

National Science Day 2023: Theme

The theme for National Science Day 2023 is "Global Science for Global Wellbeing". The theme indicates the country’s emerging global role and rising visibility in the international arena.

National Science Day 2023: Celebrations

This day is celebrated widely across the country to increase awareness regarding Science and Technology. The celebrations of this special day include public speeches, radio, TV, science movies, science exhibitions based on themes and concepts, debates, quiz competitions, lectures, science model exhibitions and many more activities.