**Executive Summary**
This report details the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) celebration of National Science Day (NSD-2026) on 28 February 2026, commemorating the discovery of the Raman Effect. The event included a "National Science Conclave" and a "National Science Day Lecture". The program aims to promote research and nurture scientific talent.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **National Science Day Celebration:**
* Celebrated on 28 February 2026, to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect.
* Included the "National Science Conclave" and the "National Science Day Lecture".
* **National Science Conclave:**
* Provided a platform for research scholars, students, and young scientists (under 40 years) to showcase research via poster presentations.
* Thematic domains: Materials Science and Technology (MST), Physics, Engineering and Metrology (PEM), and Environment, Health and Chemistry (EHC).
* Certificates of merit were awarded for the best selected posters.
* **National Science Day Lecture:**
* Opened with remarks from Prof Venu Gopal Achanta, Director, CSIR-NPL.
* Prof Achanta emphasized the need for local solutions to local and global problems, and the importance of embracing quantum metrology.
* The National Science Day Lecture was delivered by Chief Guest Prof. Bhim Singh on "Electric Vehicle- a sustainable Energy Revolution”.
* The Guest of Honor lecture was delivered by Prof. Prateek Sharma, on creating a repository of societal problems and on finding solutions.
* Concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Govind Gupta.
**Impact Analysis**
**Research Scholars, Students, and Young Scientists:**
* **Impact:** Provided a platform to present research and receive recognition.
* **Action Required:** No direct action is required based on this report, but this audience is encouraged to participate in future conclaves and lectures.
**CSIR-NPL:**
* **Impact:** Showcased its role in promoting research and nurturing scientific talent.
* **Action Required:** Continue to organize similar events and promote the role of women in Science.
**Attendees of the Lecture:**
* **Impact:** Inspired by the perspectives shared by the guest speakers, particularly regarding societal problems and collaboration with academia and research labs.
* **Action Required:** Consider the ideas and solutions presented in their own work and research.
Key Entities Referenced
National Science Day: A day celebrated to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman, and encourage research and innovation.
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL): The organizer and host of the National Science Day celebrations, and plays a central role in promoting scientific research.
Raman Effect: The scientific phenomenon whose discovery is commemorated by the National Science Day.
National Science Conclave: A platform for research scholars and students to showcase their research, held as part of the National Science Day celebrations.
Ministry of Science & Technology: The ministry under which the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory operates.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory Celebrates
National Science Day
Posted On: 01 MAR 2026 11:54AM by PIB Delhi
To commemorate the historic announcement of the discovery of the Raman Effect by C. V. Raman on 28
February 1928, CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) celebrated National Science Day (NSD-
2026) on 28 February 2026. “National Science Conclave” in the morning, while the “National Science
Day Lecture” in the afternoon were celebrated as part of NSD 2026.
The programme commenced with the National Science Conclave, providing a vibrant platform to research
scholars, students, and young scientists below 40 years of age to showcase their research through poster
presentations under three broad thematic domains: Materials Science and Technology (MST), Physics,
Engineering and Metrology (PEM), and Environment, Health and Chemistry (EHC). The best selected
posters were awarded certificates of merit. This session aimed to nurture young scientific talent and
promote interdisciplinary research.
The “National Science Day Lecture” began with opening remarks from Prof Venu Gopal Achanta,
Director, CSIR-NPL, and a warm welcome to the distinguished dignitaries. Prof Achanta eloquently
highlighted the historic association between CSIR-NPL and the Raman Effect through K. S. Krishnan,
who found conclusive evidence for the Raman Effect. He is also the Founding Director of CSIR-NPL.
Prof. Achanta stressed on the need to find local solutions to local as well as global problems. He also
emphasized the importance of embracing emerging challenges in quantum metrology and advancing
metrological interventions in frontier areas of science and technology for societal applications.
National Science Day Lecture was delivered by the Chief Guest Prof. Bhim Singh, Vigyan Shri, ANRF
National Science Chair Professor and Emeritus/Honorary Professor, IIT Delhi, who spoke on the theme
“Electric Vehicle- a sustainable Energy Revolution”. Prof Singh emphasised the evolution, technologies,
charging systems, and mission-driven roadmap of Electric Vehicles as a sustainable energy revolution. The
Guest of Honor lecture was delivered by Prof. Prateek Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Delhi Technological
University, who shared his perspectives on creating a repository of societal problems and on finding
solutions to them in collaboration with academia and research labs, inspiring the audience with his vision
for academia–research synergy and innovation-driven growth.
The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Dr. Govind Gupta, Convener, NSD-2026. He
highlighted the activities carried out by CSIR-NPL, including the organization of the First National
Science Conclave, as well as the role of women in Science at Catalysis Viksit Bharat CSIR-NPL.*****
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