National Science Day Quick Facts
| Event Name | National Science Day () |
| Event Started | 28 February 1987 |
| Event Level | National Day |
| Observed by | India |
National Science Day Brief
National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28 February in India under the aegis of the National Council of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Science and Technology to create awareness and create a scientific temper in society about the benefits of science.
National Science Day History
28 February 1928 was a great day in India when the invention in the field of Indian science was completed by the famous Indian physicist Chandrashekhar Venkata Raman. He was a Tamil Brahmin and he is the First person in the field of science to research such an invention in India.
In order to always remember and honor this program in the future, the Indian Government was asked to designate 28 February as National Science Day in India by the National Council for Science and Technological Communication in the year 1986.
National Science Day Objective
The basic objective of National Science Day is to attract and inspire young students toward science and to make the public aware of science and scientific achievements.
How to celebrate National Science Day
National Science Day is celebrated every year as one of the main science festivals in India during which school and college students exhibit various science projects, as well as national and state science institutes, display their latest research.
The event will include Public Speeches, Radio-TV Talk Shows, Science Films Exhibition, Theme and Concept Science Exhibition, Night Sky Viewing, Live Projects and Research Exhibition, Discussion, Question-Answer Competition, Speeches, Science Model Exhibition and many more. activities take place.
National Science Day Theme(s)
| Years | Themes of National Science Day |
| 1999 | Our Changing Earth”. |
| 2000 | Recreating Interest in Basic Science”. |
| 2001 | Information Technology for Science Education”. |
| 2002 | Wealth From Waste”. |
| 2003 | 50 years of DNA & 25 years of IVF – The Blue print of Life”. |
| 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 | Gender Equity, 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 the People, and the People for Science" |
| 2020 | Women in Science." |
| 2021 | 'Future of STI: Impact on Education Skills and Work'. |
| 2022 | 'Global science for global welfare'. |
Important Days of February Month - (National Days and International Days):
| Day | Event Name - Event Level |
|---|---|
| 02 February | World Wetlands Day - International Day |
| 04 February | World Cancer Day - International Day |
| 14 February | Valentine's Day - International Day |
| 20 February | World Day of Social Justice - International Day |
| 21 February | International Mother Language Day - International Day |
| 22 February | World Thinking Day - International Day |
| 24 February | Central Excise Day - National Day |
| 28 February | National Science Day - National Day |
National Science Day FAQs:
National Science Day is observed every year on 28 February.
Yes, National Science Day is an National Day that is celebrated every year on February all over the India.
National Science Day started on 28 February 1987.
National Science Day is observed every year by India.