"On National Science Day, my greetings and best wishes to our scientific community. Their role in nation building and advancement is paramount," he tweeted.
"We salute Sir CV Raman for his pioneering contribution to science, which continues to inspire generations of science enthusiasts," the Prime Minister said.
National Science Day is celebrated on this day every year to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by physicist Raman in 1928.
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