New Delhi, February 28th (ANI): The nation commemorates ‘National Science Day’ today, honoring the renowned physicist CV Raman for his groundbreaking discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ on February 28, 1928, which illuminated the global scientific community about the exceptional findings of the Indian physicist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the country pays tribute to one of its most distinguished scientists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s early thoughts on science have captured widespread attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shared by the Modi Archive handle, PM Modi’s reflections on science from his personal diary reveal a profound belief: ‘Science is universal, but technology must be local,’ echoing his enduring passion for science and technology since his youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Known for his advocacy of integrating technology into daily life and governance, PM Modi has been instrumental in driving India’s digital transformation, particularly in rural areas where access to banking and welfare services has been significantly enhanced through digital means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under PM Modi’s leadership, India has witnessed a concerted effort to bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities in key technological domains such as semiconductors and drones, reflecting a strategic focus on self-reliance and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Modi’s commitment to space exploration is evident, with his government’s rallying cry for citizens to ‘Go vocal for local’ resonating strongly and yielding tangible benefits for small towns and cities across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the defense sector, the Modi government has prioritized indigenous production of military equipment over reliance on foreign technology, resulting in notable achievements such as the development of the BrahMos, Prithvi, and Akash missiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CV Raman, the eminent Indian scientist and Nobel laureate in Physics in 1930, holds the distinction of being the first Asian to receive the Nobel Prize in science, underscoring India’s rich legacy of scientific excellence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
New Delhi, February 28th (ANI): The nation commemorates ‘National Science Day’ today, honoring the renowned physicist CV Raman for his groundbreaking discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ on February 28, 1928, which illuminated the global scientific community about the exceptional findings of the Indian physicist. As the country pays tribute to one of its most distinguished […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15169,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,1,267],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15161","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national","category-politics","category-tech"],"yoast_head":"\n