Science Day

Hello sir would you please provide me information about Theme for the celebration of the National Science Day-2016

[Shaleen]

Theme for the celebration of the National Science Day-2016

Every year since 1987, National Science Day is celebrated on February 28. On
This day in 1928, Sir C.V. Raman discovered the famous “Raman Effect”, about
Scattering of light. He was awarded Nobel Prize in physics for this discovery in
1930.

The activities include debates, quizzes, exhibitions, lectures, etc. involving
Schools, colleges and general public.

The Research Institutions/ Laboratories organize the “Open House Day/ Week” for creating awareness among public.

The support to organizations is extended through respective state S&T Councils
And not directly.

Theme for the National Science Day 2016 is “Make in India: S&T driven
Innovations”

Objectives of Celebrating National Science Day:

To spread a message about the significance of scientific applications in the daily life of the people.

Themes of National Science Day

The theme of the year 1999 was “Our Changing Earth”.

The theme of the year 2000 was “Recreating Interest in Basic Science”.

The theme of the year 2001 was “Information Technology for Science Education”.

The theme of the year 2002 was “Wealth from Waste”.

The theme of the year 2003 was “50 years of DNA & 25 years of IVF – The blue print of
Life”.

The theme of the year 2004 was “Encouraging Scientific Awareness in Community”.

The theme of the year 2005 was “Celebrating Physics”.
The theme of the year 2006 was “Nurture Nature for our future”.

The theme of the year 2007 was “More Crop per Drop”.

The theme of the year 2008 “understood the Planet Earth”.

The theme of the year 2009 was “Expanding Horizons of Science”.

The theme of the year 2010 was “Gender Equity, Science & Technology for Sustainable
Development”.

The theme of the year 2011 was “Chemistry in Daily Life”.

The theme of the year 2012 was “Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety”.

The theme of the year 2013 was “Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security”.

The theme of the year 2014 was “Fostering Scientific Temper and Energy conservation”.

The theme of the year 2015 was “Science for Nation Building”.

The theme of the year 2016 will aim to raise public appreciation on scientific issues for
The development of nation.