New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 119th episode of Mann ki Baat on Sunday urged people to observe National Science Day by spending "One Day as a Scientist," which he said will foster curiosity among children and youth about science.

The Prime Minister asserted that the interest of youth in science matters a lot.

"In the coming days, we will be celebrating National Science Day. The interest and passion of our children and youth in science matter a lot. I have an idea regarding this, which can be called 'one day as a scientist'; that is, you try spending one day as a scientist. You can choose any day, as per your comfort or wish. You must visit places like a research lab, planetarium or space centre that day. This...