Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today paid his humble tributes to to the great Indian scientist and Nobel Laureate CV Raman on National Science Day.
“Humble tributes to the great Indian scientist & Nobel Laureate CV Raman on National Science Day. Reaffirm pledge to promote science & technology for the betterment of society”, the Chief Minister tweeted.
Humble tributes to the great Indian scientist & Nobel Laureate CV Raman on #NationalScienceDay. Reaffirm pledge to promote science & technology for the betterment of society. pic.twitter.com/a2DsyPmQZR
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) February 28, 2021
February 28 is observed as National Science Day in India as on this day, world renowned scientist CV Raman invented the ‘Raman Effect’ in 1928. He won the Nobel prize in Physics in 1930 for the historic invention.
The purpose behind the day is to encourage the youth to develop interest in science and realize its importance. Students across the nation demonstrate various science projects and innovations at numerous state and national competitions organized on this day.