National Science Day : 28 February
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India celebrated National
Science Day 2026 on February 28, 2026, with the theme "Women in Science:
Accelerating a Developed India."
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Background: National
Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28 to honor the discovery of the
Raman Effect by physicist C. V. Raman in 1928, for which he received the Nobel
Prize in Physics in 1930.
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Theme for the year 2026:
"Women in Science: Accelerating a Developed India" emphasized the
contributions of women scientists and innovators in building a developed India
and recognized their efforts in research, technology, and STEM fields.
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The theme aligned with
global efforts such as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science,
which aims to promote gender equality and strengthen women's participation in
scientific research.
¨ National Celebrations: Science exhibitions, workshops, debates, competitions, and public awareness programs were organized in schools, colleges, research institutes, and science centers to highlight the contributions of women and inspire future generations of scientists.
¨ Significance: The day encouraged a scientific temper among citizens and acknowledged the role of science in national development, while the theme for the year 2026 focused on narrowing the gender gap in STEM fields and advancing women-led scientific progress.
