National Science Day 2024's theme is 'Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat'. This has been chosen as the theme for National Science Day to emphasise the relevance of indigenous innovations and to showcase the work of Indian scientists. The topic heralds a new age and provides an opportunity for the public and scientific community, both domestically and worldwide, to unite, collaborate, work, and contribute to the well-being of India and humanity.


Promoting 'Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat' will help address global concerns and emphasise the need to make India 'Atmanirbhar' through science, according to a statement released by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology.


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India’s indigenously developed technologies


The INS Vikrant is India's first indigenously developed aircraft carrier for the Indian Navy. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed numerous aeronautical systems, missiles, and electronic technologies.


Bharat Biotech's Covaxin is India's first indigenously developed Covid-19 vaccine.


Corbevax, manufactured by Biological E, is India's first indigenously developed receptor-binding domain (RBD) protein subunit vaccine against Covid 19.


Zydus Cadila's ZyCOV-D is the world's first DNA vaccine.


CERVAVAC is India's first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccination for cervical cancer.


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More about National Science Day


National Science Day is observed annually on February 28 in India to honour the discovery of the 'Raman Effect'. National Science Day is celebrated nationwide with theme-based scientific communication events.


On February 28, 1928, Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman announced to the world his discovery of the 'Raman Effect'.


The primary goal of National Science Day is to raise awareness of the importance of science and its applications among people. Every year, National Science Day is observed as one of India's major science festivals in order to achieve a variety of objectives.


On National Science Day, students from schools and institutions present a variety of science projects. Additionally, national and state science institutions showcase their most recent research.