Theme for “National Science Day 2023″

January 10, 2023

Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh recently announced the theme for National Science Day 2023: “Global Science for Global Wellbeing”. This year’s theme highlights India’s emerging role on the global stage and its increasing visibility in the international community.

Key Points

The theme of “Global Science for Global Wellbeing” reflects the importance of science in addressing global issues and promoting wellbeing worldwide. It also coincides with India’s assumption of the presidency of the G20, where it will become the voice of the Global South, comprising developing countries in Asia, Africa, and South America.
National Science Day is celebrated annually on February 28th to honor the discovery of the “Raman Effect” by Indian physicist Sir C V Raman, who received the Nobel Prize in 1930 for his discovery. As part of the National Science Day celebrations, theme-based science communication activities will take place across the country. These activities aim to increase the public’s appreciation of the role of science in addressing global issues and promoting global wellbeing.

National Science Day in India

National Science Day is a significant annual event in India, celebrated on February 28th to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on the same date in 1928. The celebration of National Science Day aims to spread awareness about the importance of science in daily life and to showcase the efforts and achievements in the field of science for human welfare. It also serves as an opportunity to discuss and implement new technologies for the development of science in the country.

History of National Science Day

National Science Day was first celebrated in India in 1986, following a request by the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) to the Government of India. Since then, the event has been widely celebrated in schools, colleges, universities, and other academic, scientific, technical, medical, and research institutions across the country. On the occasion of the first National Science Day (26 February 2020), the NCSTC announced the institution of the National Science Popularization awards to recognize outstanding efforts in the area of science and communication.

Objectives of Celebrating National Science Day

The main objectives of celebrating National Science Day in India are:

To spread a message about the importance of science in daily life
To display all the activities, efforts, and achievements in the field of science for human welfare
To give an opportunity to the scientific minded citizens in India to discuss and address issues related to science and technology

To encourage and popularize science and technology among the people.

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