The China Association for Science and Technology and 21 other departments have jointly issued a notice that the 2023 National Science Popularization Day will be held from September 17th to 23rd in various parts of the country. This year's theme is "improving the scientific literacy of the whole people and promoting technological self-reliance and self-improvement". According to the notice, this year's National Science Popularization Day will focus on organizing the main activities of the National Science Popularization Day, ministerial system activities, various provincial and regional activities, a series of joint actions, and science popularization special actions, and widely carry out a series of science popularization activities that meet social needs, are liked by the masses, have great influence, and have a wide range of services. The notice clearly states that this year's National Science Popularization Day event will promote the popularization of scientific and technological resources, promote the opening of qualified scientific and technological infrastructure and innovation bases, and focus on showcasing cutting-edge technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, metaverse, quantum technology, as well as major achievements such as manned spaceflight, lunar exploration, deep-sea deep exploration, supercomputers, etc., promoting the self-reliance and self-improvement of high-level technology and serving high-quality development. At the same time, we will adhere to the empowerment of technology, implement the action of promoting rural revitalization through technology, and cultivate high-quality farmers through science popularization services, promoting the penetration of high-quality science and technology popularization resources into rural areas and serving farmers; To promote the construction of a beautiful China, popularize knowledge of ecological civilization, and advocate ecological concepts of green, low-carbon, and conservation; Promote science popularization to assist in "double reduction" and do a good job in science education addition; Practicing science popularization for the people, focusing on hot issues of public concern such as health, digital literacy, intellectual property, and food safety, and serving the public's needs for a better life with rich and diverse science popularization content. The notice requires that all units and departments should focus on the areas that grassroots people are most concerned about and need, highlight mass participation, and interactivity, create new models and scenarios for science popularization, carry out normalized and diversified science popularization services, strengthen digital empowerment, promote deep integration online and offline, and promote the widespread dissemination of high-quality resources. (New News Agency)