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National Science Day: Importance

“One scientific invention can change the World forever!!” 

Inventions include things like- the steam engine, printing press, the computer, internet, the light bulb, penicillin, and many more. In this modern era, Science is having a major influence on our day to day life. Technology has made life simpler and easier. India has contributed to the scientific world from the ancient period itself. Now too our scientists are making it possible to be powerful with the technological up gradations in all related fields. In India, the National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated on 28th February.

National Science Day is widely celebrated all over the country- in all educational and research institutions. The celebration includes public speeches, radio, TV, science movies, science exhibitions based on themes and concepts, watching the night sky, live projects, research demonstrations, debates, quiz competitions, lectures, science model exhibitions, and many more activities.

On the occasion of the first NSD (28^th February, 1987), NCSTC announced the institution of the National Science Popularization awards for recognizing outstanding efforts in the area of science communication and popularization.

Objectives of NSD

More than just a celebration Government have specific objectives for observing a day for Science. Let us see what are they to:

§    Spread a message about the Importance of Science used in the daily life of the people.

§    Display all the activities, efforts and achievements in the field of science for human welfare.

§    Discuss all the issues and implement new technologies for development in the field of science.

§    Give an opportunity to the scientific-minded citizens in the country.

§    Encourage people as well as popularize Science and Technology. 

National Science Day: Themes of the Year

§   2020 - “Women in Science.”

§   2019 - “Science for the People and the People for Science”

§   2018 - “Science and Technology for a sustainable future.”

§   2017 - “Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons”