Every May 11, National Technology Day is observed. The successful nuclear tests carried out by India on May 11, 1998, at Pokhran, Rajasthan, are remembered on this day. It is a day to honour the accomplishments of Indian scientists and engineers who have advanced technology in a variety of fields.
A brief about National Technology Day in 2023: History, Introduction, Importance
Since 1999, the Technology Development Board (TDB) has celebrated the day by recognising technological advancements that have contributed to a growing nation. Events, seminars, and workshops are organised by schools, colleges, and universities to pique students’ interest in science and technology.
The Technology Development Board (TDB) chooses a topic for the event each year. The National Technology Day 2023 theme for this year is “School to Startups-Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.”
National Technology Day serves as a reminder of the significance of technology in our lives as well as the need for ongoing research and development in this area to promote development and growth.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a former Indian prime minister, created this word to honour the accomplishments of Indian scientists.
At an Army test range in Pokhran, Rajasthan, India successfully fired the Shakti-I nuclear missile on May 11, 1998. Two additional nuclear tests were carried out as part of the same operation the following days, elevating India to the exclusive group of nuclear-armed countries.
In addition, India tested the Hansa-3, its first indigenous aircraft, on this day from Bengaluru. A successful test launch of the Trishul missile was conducted by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation on May 11, 1998, following the testing of Hansa-3.
