National Science Day 2026 observed with theme 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat'
India observed National Science Day on 28 February 2026 with the theme 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat', marking C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect.
Summary
India observed National Science Day on 28 February 2026 with the theme 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat', announced by the Department of Science and Technology, which held the national celebration at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The day marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman in 1928, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the discovery placed Indian research on the global map, and reaffirmed the resolve to empower youth, strengthen research ecosystems and use science for national development and global good. CSIR laboratories and other institutions held lectures, demonstrations and public outreach across the country.
Key facts
- Date
- 28 February 2026
- Theme
- Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat
- Commemorates
- Raman Effect, discovered by C.V. Raman in 1928
- Nobel
- Physics, 1930
- National event
- Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (DST)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of National Science Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat
DST announced 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat' as the theme for National Science Day 2026.
Consider the following statements about National Science Day: 1. It marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman in 1928. 2. C.V. Raman received the Nobel Prize in Physics for this discovery in 1930. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. National Science Day commemorates the 1928 discovery of the Raman Effect, for which Raman won the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics.