National Science Day was observed on Friday at CSIR -Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal.
This day is celebrated every year to commemorate the discovery of 'Raman Effect1 by eminent scientist CV Raman and who was the first Indian Scientist to receive the Nobel Prize in 1930. Anupam Kashyapi, Director, Meteorological Centre, Bhopal was the Chief Guest at the function. At the outset, S Das, Director, AMPRI, welcomed the guests and highlighted the importance of this celebration and commitment of CSIR-AMPRI to vigorously pursue Science and Technology in the service of the nation.
Anupam Kashyapi delivered the Science Day lecture on "Basics of Weather Forecast" on the occasion. He also highlighted the background of the celebration. In his presentation, he highlighted various methods of weather forecasting very interestingly and underlined the aspects of agricultural forecasting. JP Barnwal, Chief Scientist presented the vote of thanks.