National Technology Day is celebrated annually in India on 11 May. This day
is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of innovators, scientists, and
engineers, and to promoting scientific and technological innovation in the
country. The day was first established in 1998 to commemorate the successful nuclear
test at
Pokharan. This test was a significant milestone in India's technological
advancement, and it paved the way for the country to acquire a leading position
in the field of nuclear weapons technology.
The National Technology Day celebrations are organized by a
number of organizations, including the Government
of India,
National Council for Science & Technology Communication, the Department of
Science & Technology, Various NGOs, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, and the
Science Centres.
History of National Technology Day
The history of National Technology Day in India dates back to 1998, when
Indian Army conducted five nuclear bomb tests (Pokhran- II) in Rajasthan
under the surveillance of the then Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari
Vajpayee. The Pokhran - II was led by the Missile Man of India, Dr APJ
Abdul Kalam. India was entitled as the sixth nuclear country after the huge
success of Pokhran Test.
To celebrate the accomplishment of India in the field of nuclear
science, Atal Bihari Vajpayee declared 11 May as National Technology Day. The
first National Technology Day was observed on 11 May 1999. Pokhran nuclear
tests were a significant milestone in India’s efforts to achieve
technological advancement and pave the way for future developments in the
field.
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