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achievements, promotes public invites young people to engage
understanding of science's with the scientific community
impact on everyday life, and by spending a day at research
highlights scientific innovation laboratories, planetariums,
and technological progress. space centres, or similar venues,
It also encourages young thereby providing a practical
individuals to pursue careers experience in the realm of
in science. Each year, students, science. He highlighted the
educators, scientists, and significance of this involvement,
researchers commemorate this asserting that cultivating
day across various educational an interest in science and
institutions, including schools, technology among the youth is
colleges, universities, and crucial for the progress of the
research organizations in India. nation. He believes that such
In the most recent episode experiences will spark curiosity
of 'Mann ki Baat', Prime Minister and enthusiasm, resulting
Narendra Modi unveiled an in a greater understanding
inspiring initiative named "One and appreciation of scientific
Day as a Scientist" to celebrate pursuits. Unlike a program with a
National Science Day on fixed date, "One Day as a Scientist"
February 28, 2025. This program allows individuals to engage at

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