NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY 2020

Feb. 28, 2020

National Science Day (NSD) is being celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan on February 28 with ‘Women In Science’ as the focal theme of the programme.

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National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated every year on 28 February by the Government of India to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’. designated 28 February as in 1986.
On this day, Sir C.V. Raman announced the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930.
National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science and Technology (DST) acts as a nodal agency to coordinate celebration of the National Science Day throughout the country
On the occasion, President Ram Nath Kovind presented several awards for science communication and popularization as well as for women scientists such as:
- National Science and Technology and Communication Awards,
- Augmenting Writing Skills For Articulating Research (AWSAR) awards,
- SERB Women Excellence Awards and
- National Award For Young Woman Showing Excellence Through Application Of Technology For Societal Benefits.