The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) celebrates its Foundation Day
on January 7th, marking the day it was inaugurated as the National
Institute of Sciences of India (NISI) in Calcutta in 1935, with Sir Lewis
Fermor as its first president. This day commemorates the establishment of
India's premier scientific body, dedicated to promoting science, advising the
nation, and fostering international scientific cooperation, and they often hold
events to honour scientists and celebrate scientific achievements.
Key Details:
- Date: January
7, 1935.
- Original
Name: National Institute of Sciences of India (NISI).
- Founder
President: Sir Lewis Fermor.
- First
Indian President: Professor Meghnad Saha (1937-1938).
- Current
Name (INSA): Adopted in 1970.
Significance:
- Premier
Body: Recognized by the Government of India as the representative
scientific body.
- Objectives: Promotes
science, safeguards scientists' interests, and links with international
scientific bodies.
- Celebrations: Events often
feature lectures, recognition of fellows, and discussions on India's
scientific future.
