Reflecting on the significance of National Science Day, which commemorates the discovery of the "Raman Effect" by Nobel Laureate Sir CV Raman, Jitendra Singh reiterated the importance of science and technology in India's developmental agenda. He invoked Sir CV Raman's belief that India's progress hinges on the advancement of science, a sentiment echoed by Prime Minister Modi, who has prioritized scientific innovation to propel India forward.

Celebrated in India every year on February 28, the day is observed to commemorate the discovery of the 'Raman effect' by scientist C V Raman, who won the Nobel prize in physics for the groundbreaking finding.