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When is National Science Day

National Science Day

About National Science Day

When is National Science Day

National Science Day is celebrated annually on February 28.
 
Why do we celebrate National Science Day?
 
National Science Day is celebrated to commemorate the discovery of Raman Effect by Nobel laureate, physicist CV Raman on this day in 1928.
 
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,
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Latest Updates on National Science Day

Twitterati pays tributes to Nobel laureate Sir CV Raman on death anniv

Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal also paid homage to Dr Raman and posted: "Dr Raman will always be remembered for putting the country on the international platform in the field of science."

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Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 7:52 PM IST

Native villages of 2 Nobel laureates to go digital on World Wi-Fi Day

Purasakkudi and Mangudi, home to Sir CV Raman and Dr S Chandrasekhar, will see Wi-fi connectivity

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Updated On : 15 Jun 2016 | 2:21 PM IST