National Science Day 2026: MSSIC Launches Ambitious Three-Day Scientific Movement with World Record Vision

In a bold and visionary initiative marking National Science Day 2026, the Mashelkar–Swarup Space and Innovation Centre (MSSIC), Narayangaon will host a landmark three-day Grand Science Lecture Series aimed at inspiring thousands of students across multiple institutions.

Led by Dr. Pratik Rajan Mungekar, President of MSSIC and Director of Research, Innovation & Internationalisation, the initiative seeks to transform the annual observance into a nationwide scientific movement. The program is designed not merely as a commemorative event, but as a structured, high-impact academic engagement focused on cultivating scientific temperament among young learners.

Observed annually on February 28 to honor the discovery of the Raman Effect by C. V. Raman, National Science Day serves as a reminder of India’s enduring scientific legacy. Drawing inspiration from this heritage, MSSIC’s 2026 edition expands the scope of celebration into a coordinated, large-scale knowledge outreach mission.

Focus Areas of the Lecture Series

The three-day program will deliver expert-led sessions across critical domains shaping the future of science and technology:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Innovation and Research Methodology

• Space Science

• Critical and Scientific Thinking

  
  

The initiative aims to bridge academic learning with emerging global scientific paradigms, equipping students with both conceptual clarity and applied research orientation.

World Record Attempt

In an unprecedented move, MSSIC has announced its intention to attempt a world record by reaching and inspiring an extraordinary number of students through a synchronized National Science Day academic campaign. The scale of coordination across institutions reflects a structured strategy to expand scientific engagement beyond geographical and institutional boundaries.

Early Media Recognition

Even prior to its official commencement, the initiative has received media attention and pre-event coverage, underscoring the magnitude, organizational depth, and visionary scope of the program.

A Mission Beyond Celebration

Organizers emphasize that the event represents more than a lecture series. It is positioned as a long-term movement toward strengthening scientific leadership, research culture, and innovation-driven thinking among India’s youth.

With collaboration from MSSIC’s organizing team, partner institutions, educators, and thousands of participating students, the initiative moves forward under a unified guiding principle:

Think Science. Shape the Future.