Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat
India is making strides in the domain of science and technology. The names of the astronauts identified for the Gaganyaan mission have just been announced. The focus should be to nurture the new generation’s analytical, creative mind and develop skills to deal with real-life situations. National Science Day on February 28 commemorates the Raman Effect’s discovery by Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman in 1928. India has nurtured some of the greatest minds whose work and thought processes have been phenomenal. It is natural that National Science Day, news and reports dwell on CV Raman. Raman pursued his passion for science while working in the finance department. It is a striking example of how people can follow what they like and close to heart and achieve success. National Science Day is a day to remember and honour the work of great Indian scientists. As this year’s National Science Day observation theme says, it is necessary to develop technologies and indigenous strengths and apply them to lead the country to prosperity.
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.
Carl Sagan
India is making strides in the domain of science and technology. Landing on the darker side of the moon where no one has ventured so far (Chandrayan-3), making a journey to Mars in the first attempt and at a cost surprised the world, or be it the launching of 104 satellites in one go. Providing vaccines not only to the people of India but to the world and ensuring that the world survives the impact of COVID demonstrates India’s scientific power. Indian scientists are now focussing on exploring the ocean’s secrets deep into the sea. The list continues, and the efforts are laudable. The names of the astronauts identified for the Gaganyaan mission have just been announced, with PM Modi Ji meeting and greeting them. All Indians’ prayers will be with them to make a successful space trip. Vyomitra, a humanoid, will precede these astronauts in the crew capsule.
The focus should be to nurture the new generation’s analytical, creative mind and develop skills to deal with real-life situations. Curiosity building is crucial to learning. Thanks to the proactive policies, the younger generation is venturing into unexplored domains in Science and Technology to find solutions. The country now ranks among the top five nations in scientific research publications and a remarkable climb in the Global Innovation Index. All these are the commitment to fostering innovation and creativity. Kudos to the large number of startups making their journey to success.
National Science Day on February 28 commemorates the Raman Effect’s discovery by Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman in 1928. Designated in the year 1986, with the first observation being in the year 1987. CV Raman and his students K.S. Krishnan and SC Sirkar discovered that when light traverses a transparent material, some deflected light changes wavelength and amplitude. This phenomenon was then a new type of light scattering and is referred to as the Raman effect. Raman won the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics. The first Asian person to receive a Nobel Prize in any branch of science. Along with Suri Bhagavantam, Raman discovered quantum photon spin, further confirming light’s quantum nature. One of Raman’s interests was understanding the physics of musical sounds. His analyses of the harmonic nature of the sound of tabla and mridangam were the first scientific studies on Indian percussion.
In the History of Science, we often find that the Study of Some Natural Phenomenon has been the Starting Point in the Development of a New Branch of Knowledge.            Â
C.V. Raman
India has nurtured some of the greatest minds whose work and thought processes have been phenomenal. National Science Day is a day to remember and honour the work of great Indian scientists. It is also an occasion to recognise the contributions of Indian scientists to the world of science. Naturally, news and reports dwell on CV Raman today. A few aspects of CV Raman’s research journey have significantly impacted. Raman pursued his passion for science while working in the finance department. While his office duties took most of his time, Raman explored the opportunities for conducting experimental research in the laboratory of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science at Calcutta. It is a striking example of how people can pursue what they like and close to heart and achieve success. Raman lived by example with a message to the younger generation. One must find ways to follow what one wants. Â
Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.
Louis Pasteur
National Science Day is about enhancing understanding of the importance of science in the day-to-day life of the people, efforts, and achievements in science for human welfare. Bringing science closer to society and fostering national and international collaborations is essential. Public trust in science is vital for successful science-based policies. It also brings to the fore the role researchers play in broadening the understanding of Mother Earth and making the world a sustainable place to live. As this year’s National Science Day observation theme says, it is necessary to develop technologies and indigenous strengths and apply them to lead the country to prosperity.
The only thing that is true is that a man is born, he lives, and he dies. Therefore, he should live his life properly.
CV Raman
The brilliance of people like CV Raman should motivate people to find solutions to the problems societies face through science and technology advancements.
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Toonlogs posted earlier on the same topic can be accessed at:
https://niascomm.in/2022/02/28/national-science-day-2/
https://niascomm.in/2021/02/28/national-science-day/
