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PM Reaffirms Resolve to Harness Science and Technology for National Development and Global Good on National Science Day

PM Reaffirms Resolve to Harness Science and Technology for National Development and Global Good on National Science Day

28 Feb, 2026

The Prime Minister highlighted that, on National Science Day, we celebrate the spirit of research, innovation, and scientific curiosity that drives our nation forward.

PM Modi stated that, "This day commemorates the groundbreaking discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir CV Raman". The Prime Minister noted that this discovery placed Indian research firmly on the global map.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed that our resolve to empower our youth, strengthen research ecosystems, and harness science and technology for national development and global good.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

Today, on National Science Day, we celebrate the spirit of research, innovation and scientific curiosity that drives our nation forward.

This day commemorates the groundbreaking discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir CV Raman. This discovery placed Indian research firmly on the global map.

We reaffirm our resolve to empower our youth, strengthen research ecosystems and harness science and technology for national development and global good.

Today, on National Science Day, we celebrate the spirit of research, innovation and scientific curiosity that drives our nation forward.

This day commemorates the groundbreaking discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir CV Raman. This discovery placed Indian research firmly on the… pic.twitter.com/YcjOAdPosr

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2026
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