WHY IS SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATED? National Science Day in India is celebrated every year on February 28. This day commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman in 1928, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. He was the first scientist, not only from India but from the entire continent of Asia, to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics. The first proposal to celebrate 'National Science Day' annually in India was introduced by the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) in 1986. Afterwards, February 28, 1987, was celebrated as the first National Science Day in India. The main objective of celebrating this day is to increase awareness about the importance of science, scientific attitude, and its applications in daily life. Every year on this day, various science related activities are organised in schools, colleges, and scientific institutions across the country. Every year, National Science Day is celebrated in India with a speci...