28 February observed as National Science Day across India

National Science Day was observed across the India on 28th February 2014.

This day is celebrated annually to mark the discovery of the "Raman effect" by Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman on 28 February 1928.

The Theme of the science day of 2014 was "Fostering Scientific Temper and Energy conservation". This day is celebrated every year on this day to spread a message about the significance of scientific applications in the daily life of the people. 

Important to note : 

• The National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) in 1986 asked the Government of India to designate 28 February as National Science Day. 
• Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for discovery of Raman Effect