Objectives
  • To create awareness and promote the importance of science and its application in everyday life.
  • Inspire students to pursue careers in science and related fields, and recognize the contributions of Indian scientists to the field of science
  • To create enthusiasm, popularize S& T to strengthen scientific temper among the masses, impart knowledge and advancements in the field of Science to Students & Teachers
  • The list of year-wise theme of Celebration of National Science Day
Year Theme
1999 Our Changing Earth
2000 Recreating Interest in Basic Science
2001 Information Technology for Science Education
2002 Wealth From Waste
2003 50 years of DNA & 25 years of IVF - The Blue print of Life
2004 Encouraging Scientific Awareness in Community
2005 Celebrating Physics
2006 Nurture Nature for our future
2007 More Crop Per Drop
2008 Understanding the Planet Earth
2009 Expanding Horizons of Science
2010 Gender Equity, Science & Technology for Sustainable Development
2011 Chemistry in Daily Life
2012 Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety
2013 Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security
2014 Fostering Scientific Temper
2015 Science for Nation Building
2016 Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation
2017 Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons
2018 Science and Technology for a sustainable future
2019 Science for the People, and the People for Science
2020 Women in Science
2021 Future of STI: Impact on Education Skills and Work
2022 Integrated Approach in S&T for Sustainable Future
2023 Global Science for Global Wellbeing
2024 Science for a Sustainable Future