SPACES Degree College Payakaraopeta celebrated National Science Day on February 28. The National Science Day is celebrated to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Physicist Sir C.V. Raman on February 28, 1928, for which he received the Nobel prize. The guests of the day were Dr. Vijayavitthal T.Mathad, Chief Operating Officer, CRAMSN Research Park Private Limited (MSN Group of Companies) and Prof. K.V. Ramesh, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Addressing the occasion, Dr. Vijayavitthal T.Mathad elaborated the importance of EIGHT elements that everyone should possess: 1) Buddhi: Knowledge/Wisdom 2) Energy/Balam/Shakthi: Physical/Mental 3) Yashah: Success 4) Nirbhaya: Courage/Fearlessness 5) Arogathaha: Rising up in life 6) Ajaadyam: Not Lazy/Activeness 7)Vakhya Patancha: Oratal Skills/Tackling situations intelligently 8) Pawan/Hanuman: Energy. Dr. Vijayavitthal T.Mathad, further emphasized the importance of reading process. Reading the text beyond the lines and with imagination would enhance the thinking skills. The other guest of the day Prof. K.V. Ramesh, emphasized the value of the education and English Language. Education with values will help anyone to attain the desired goal. English language is one of the key elements to boost one’s career in a desired way. Dr. Kantipudi Narendra Babu, President, Sri Prakash Educational Society, urged the students to follow the words of the great people in order to lead a life in a constructive way. Sri Ch.V.K.Narasimha Rao, Secretary and Correspondent Sri Prakash Educational Society, said to the students to utilize the college days in the best way. In these celebrations, around 150-degree students from Degree colleges of Kakinada and Anakapalli districts participated. On the part of the celebration’s, competitions were conducted such as Quiz, Power Point Presentation, Science Project and Poster presentation. Winners were given away cash prize, mementos and certificates. Dr. A.R.K. Reddy, Principal, Dr V.V.S.B Bangar Raju, Dean, Sri P.Ch. V. Subbarao, Vice Principal, Organizing Secretary, Dr. A.K.Tripathy, faculty members and students participated.,