School of Advanced Sciences and Innovation, incubation and entrepreneur cell of VIT-AP University jointly organized National science day at VIT-AP campus on 28 February 2023 to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Prof CV Raman in 1928. Padmasri Dr BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman and Board Member, Cyeint, who attended the programme as the chief guest unveiled the event. Dr Rakeshwar Bandichhor, Vice-President and Head - Chemistry, Dr Reddy’s Labs; Satish Rajamani, IT-leader, entrepreneur, leadership coach and adjunct professor, New Jersey attended the programme as guests of honour.
400 students and teachers of about 16 schools and colleges from 16 states of India participated in this event. Many scientific exhibits were kept in central block buildings to explain the scientific and technical activities of the centre and demonstrate a few concepts in basic sciences. A book fair has also been arranged throughout the day. The programme started at 10.45 am with an address highlighting the importance of National Science Day to commemorate the path-breaking discovery of Raman Effect which led to the winning of the Nobel Prize by Prof CV Raman.