National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28th February to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ made by the eminent physicist Sir C.V. Raman while working in the laboratory of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata.
The INSPIRE program, a flagship initiative of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), aims to attract and support young talent in science and research. It fosters innovation across disciplines, including engineering, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary sciences, strengthening India’s S&T and R&D ecosystem.