National Mathematics Day (NMD)
In recognition of the contributions of the legendary Indian mathematician, Sri. Srinivasa Ramanujan, the Union Government of India in 2012 had decided to celebrate December 22, birthday of Srinivasa Ramanujan, as the National Mathematics Day every year. The basic objective of celebrating National Mathematics Day (NMD) is to spread the message of importance of mathematics for the development of humanity. Various initiatives are encouraged to enthuse, motivate and inculcate a positive attitude to learn mathematics among the younger generation of the country. Capacity building of teachers & students through training/ camps in Mathematics, development, production & dissemination of teaching learning materials (TLMs) for Mathematics and research in related areas will be a priority.
National Science Day (NSD)
National Science Day is observed to mark the novel discovery of Raman Effect by the great Indian Physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28th February, 1928. The basic objective of observation of National Science Day is to spread the message of importance of science and its application among the people. KSCSTE is co-ordinating the State level activities in connection with the observance of National Science Day.
National Technology Day (NTD)
National Technology Day is celebrated across India on 11th May to commemorate the major technological breakthrough by successfully carrying out series of nuclear tests at Pokhran and to honour technological innovations and their successful commercialization which takes the fruits of research to reach to people at large. Technology Day is celebrated as a symbol of quest for scientific inquiry, technological creativity and the translation of that quest in the integration of Science, Society and Industry. Financial support is provided to agencies in the State for celebrating Technology Day with a view to generate awareness among the students, academia, general public, etc. through lectures, seminars, Quiz programmes, exhibitions, elocution etc.
Ozone Day
The United Nations (UN) International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated on September 16 every year. This event commemorates the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987. To mark this day as annual observance, Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment co-ordinates state wide activities and offers financial support for conducting various activities based on a theme.
World Environment Day (WED)
World Environment Day is celebrated on the 5th of June every year, and is the United Nation’s principal vehicle for creating awareness and action for the protection of our environment.
