National Science Day Celebration 2026; Theme: Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat

Event Date: February 28, 2026

Event brief description

The School of Basic Science celebrated National Science Day on 28 February 2026 with enthusiasm and academic fervour. The event highlighted the theme “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat,” emphasizing the vital role of women in advancing scientific innovation and contributing to the development of India. The programme began with the arrival of the guest. At 11:40 am, the host introduced the significance of National Science Day and this year’s theme, stressing the importance of gender inclusivity in STEM fields. The Welcome Address was delivered at 11:45 am by the Associate Dean, School of Basic Science, who encouraged students to cultivate scientific temper and recognize the contributions of women scientists. The keynote address by Dr. Shashibala Singh at 11:50 am was the highlight of the event. She shared inspiring insights on the journey of women in science, emphasizing perseverance, innovation, and equal opportunities in research and education. The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by HoD Physics, Dr. Prabhakar Singh. The event ended with students dispersing to their classes, leaving inspired and motivated.

Event Detailed Description

The School of Basic Science successfully celebrated National Science Day on 28 February 2026 with great enthusiasm and academic spirit. The event was organized to commemorate the importance of scientific research and innovation while highlighting the crucial role of women in advancing science and contributing to the vision of a developed nation, India. The programme commenced at 11:30 am with the arrival of the distinguished guest and participants at the venue. Dr. Sakshi Singh formally introduced the significance of National Science Day and elaborated on this year’s theme, Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat, emphasizing how women scientists are key drivers of innovation, sustainability, and national progress. 

The Welcome Address was delivered by the Dr. Sunita Sharma, Associate Dean, School of Basic Science (SBS), who warmly greeted the guest speaker, faculty members, and students. The Dean highlighted the importance of fostering scientific temper among students and acknowledged the contributions of women researchers in shaping modern scientific advancements. The highlight of the event was the Keynote Address delivered by Dr. Shashibala Singh, who shared valuable insights into the journey, challenges, and achievements of women in scientific fields. The speaker inspired students by emphasizing perseverance, curiosity, and the importance of inclusive opportunities in STEM education and research. The address strongly resonated with the theme and motivated attendees to pursue scientific excellence with confidence and determination. Following the keynote session, the programme concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks at 12:25 pm by the Dr. Prabhakar Singh, HoD Physics, SBS, who expressed gratitude to the guest speaker, organizers, faculty members, and students for their active participation and support in making the event successful.

The event officially concluded at 12:40 pm with the dispersal of students back to their classes.

Overall, the National Science Day celebration was highly informative, inspiring, and engaging. It successfully created awareness about the role of women in science and encouraged students to contribute toward innovation and nation-building. The programme reinforced the message that empowering women in scientific domains is essential for achieving the vision of a progressive and developed India.

Department Name: GU Scientia Science Club and School of Basic Sciences

Event Outcome 

The National Science Day 2026 celebration successfully enhanced awareness about the vital contributions of women in science and their role in driving innovation and national development. The event inspired students—particularly young women—to pursue careers in STEM with confidence and determination, while reinforcing the importance of scientific temper, inclusivity, and equal opportunities. Overall, the programme strengthened the collective commitment toward contributing to the vision of a developed and progressive India through research, innovation, and leadership in science.

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