North Eastern Space Applications Centre

National Science Day 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Outreach Building of NESAC on 28th February 2025, commemorating the remarkable discovery of the Raman Effect by the eminent physicist, Sir C.V. Raman. This year’s celebration revolved around the inspiring theme — “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for a Developed India.” The inaugural session began with a warm welcome address by Dr. D. Chutia, Secretary, ISRS Shillong Chapter.  An insightful talk was delivered by Dr. D. Sinha Roy, Professor and Dean, NIT Meghalaya, on the topic ‘Empowering Society Using Artificial Intelligence’, which captivated the audience by highlighting the transformative role of AI in addressing societal challenges. As part of the event, quiz competition and painting competition were organized, encouraging active participation from school students and igniting their curiosity in science and technology. The valedictory session was graced by Dr. S.P. Aggarwal, President, ISRS and Director, NESAC, as the Chief Guest. In his address, Dr. Aggarwal emphasized the significance of National Science Day in accelerating scientific temperament, innovation, and curiosity among young minds. The event also witnessed insightful speeches from Dr. B.K. Handique, Secretary, ISG Shillong Chapter, and Dr. S.K. Kundu, Secretary, IMS Shillong Chapter, who highlighted the contributions of their respective societies and the importance of collaborative scientific endeavors. The event was organized by Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), Shillong Chapter in collaboration with the chapters of Indian Society of Geomatics (ISG) and Indian Society of Meteorology (IMS).