Every year on February 28, is celebrated as the National Science Day.  The programme was initiated by department to trigger science popularization activities throughout the country and to disseminate scientific education about the current issues of science and technology amongst the citizens of the country.  The programmes starts around the national science day and activities like lectures, quiz, radio, television shows, open houses and debate etc. are organized around a central theme.  
These programmes are organized nationwide through the state S&T Councils, science and Technology Departments.