National Science Day 2022: Why is February 28 celebrated as National Science Day?

Every year, India celebrates National Science Day on February 28 to commemorate remarkable work of Indian physicist CV Raman in field of light scattering. Known as one of  greatest scientists and an inspiration to many, Raman's work has often proved to be helpful in modern science, and his life has been a source of inspiration for many.

CV Raman was quite popular even during his learning days, as he used to top at school and university. He has me some remarkable contributions to acoustics and optics. Raman was first person who was appointed as Palit Professor of Physics at Rajabazar Science College in 1917.

Why is National Science Day celebrated on February 28?

Every year, India celebrates National Science Day to remember discovery of Raman Effect, a discovery that also earned him Nobel Prize in 1930 in field of Physics. During his trip to Europe in 1921, Raman became intrigued after seeing blue colour of Mediterranean Sea, which led him to conduct various experiments with transparent surfaces, ice blocks, and light.

Raman n noted a change in wavelength after light passed through ice cubes. Soon after, he announced his discovery to world, and a new phenomenon was born. Raman's work was published, and it became quite valuable in world of science. Later, it was due to request by National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) that February 28 started being celebrated as National Science Day (NSD). CV Raman is still remembered for his remarkable discovery. He died in 1970 at age of 82.

National Science Day 2022: me 

Every year, National Science Day is celebrated under various mes, and this year's National Science Day 2022 is "Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future." On this various programmes related to science will be held all across nation in educational institutes, schools, and colleges that include things like public speeches, rio brocasts, science exhibitions, debates, quiz competitions, and so on.

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