National Science Day

Celebrated on February 28, National Science Day is a day to remember the discovery of C.V. Raman. His discovery of the Raman Effect helped him win the Nobel Prize in 1930. The day remembers the remarkable contribution of the man towards the world of Science. Thus this day holds a great significance in the world scientific forum and is way to recognize his work in the field science.

Celebration of National Science Day

It was the initiative of NCSTC to designate February 28 as National Science Day. NCSTC proposed the Government of India to recognize this day as National Science Day. It got the recognition and during its first celebration, NCSTC declared the National Science Popularization awards to recognize remarkable efforts in the field of science communication and popularization. It was a much deserved recognition of C.V Raman's immense contribution to the world of science. In fact, considering the impact of science in our daily life, the path breaking technology has proved to be relevant in our daily life as well.

The day is celebrated throughout India. Large number of schools, colleges, universities and various other research institutions in the country celebrate this special day. In fact, scientific, medical and technical institutions also take part in this celebration.

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Festivals in February 2012

Festival Name	Festivals Day/Date
Surajkund Crafts Mela	1 - 15 Feb, Wednesday(starting)
Brij Festival	2 - 4 Feb, Thursday-Saturday
Beneshwar Fair (Dungarpur, Rajasthan)	3 - 7 Feb, Friday-Tuesday
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival	4 - 12 Feb, Saturday-Sunday
Indian Derby Weekend 2010	5 Feb, Sunday
Guru Gorakhnath Jayanti	5 Feb, Sunday
Thai Poosam	7 Feb, Tuesday
Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti	12 Feb, Sunday
Valentine Day	14 Feb, Tuesday
Guru Ramdas Jayanti	16 Feb, Thursday
Shekhawati Festival	12-14 Feb, Sunday-Tuesday
Mumbai Festival	17 - 19 Feb, Friday - Sunday
Taj Mahotsav	17-26 Feb, Friday-Sunday
Goa Carnival	18 - 21 Feb, Saturday-Monday
Konark Dance & Music Festival	19-23 Feb, Sunday-Thursday
Shivaji Jayanti	19 Feb, Sunday
Pariyanampetta Pooram	20 Feb, Monday
Maha Shivratri	20 Feb, Monday
Losar	22 Feb, Wednesday
Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti	23 Feb, Thursday
Central Excise Day	24 Feb, Friday
Khajuraho Dance Festival	25 Feb - 2 Mar, Saturday-Friday
National Science Day	28 Feb, Tuesday
Uthralikavu Pooram	28 Feb, Tuesday
Grape Festival	28 Feb - 4 Mar, Thursday-Monday
Athmela Mahotsab	February
Alwar Festival	February
Natyanjali Festival	February-March
The Delhi Flower Show	Last week February
Chandigarh Garden Festival	Last week February