C.V. RAMAN (1888-1970)

C.V. RAMAN  (1888-1970) Chandrasekhar Venkat Raman discovered Raman effect i.e the concept of molecular diffraction of light and won Nobel prize in physics in 1930. Every year on 28th February the National Science Day is celebrated in India to commemorate the discovery of the Raman effect. Raman effect has been proved of utmost importance in understanding the molecular structure of chemical compounds. C.V.Raman was awarded Bharat Ratna and the Lenin Peace prize. His remarkable  achievements brought international  recognition and glory to Indian science . The Government of  India released a postal stamp in his  honor.