National Technology Day is an annual event celebrated on various dates in different countries to mark the significant achievements and advancements in the field of technology. In India, National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11. National Technology Day in India holds great significance as it marks the country’s successful nuclear tests conducted in the Pokhran range in the Rajasthan desert on May 11, 1998. With a code name ‘Operation Shakti’, the nuclear tests demonstrated India's capability in nuclear technology and contributed to India's status as a nuclear-armed nation. The theme for National Technology Day 2024 is “From Schools to Startups: Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.” National Technology Day Quotes & Greetings: WhatsApp Messages, Wishes, Facebook Status, Images and HD Wallpapers To Share on the Day.

National Technology Day 2024 Date and Theme

National Technology Day 2024 will be celebrated on Saturday, May 11. The theme for National Technology Day 2024 is yet to be announced.

National Technology Day History

The celebration of National Technology Day in India was started by former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999 to honour Indian scientists, engineers and technologists who worked for India’s scientific and technological advancement and ensured the successful conduct of Pokhran tests in May 1998. Since then, National Technology Day is observed every year on May 11. National Technology Day was celebrated for the first time in India on May 11, 1999. On May 11, 1998, India successfully conducted a Nuclear Missile Test at the Indian Army’s Pokhran range.

National Technology Day Significance

National Technology Day in India is a celebration of the country’s technological innovation and its impact on society. The day serves as a platform to recognise the contributions of scientists, engineers, researchers, and technologists who have played pivotal roles in driving technological advancements in various fields, including science, medicine, information technology, aerospace, energy, and more.

The day commemorates the achievements of scientists, researchers, engineers and all others involved in the field of science and technology. On this day, seminars, conferences, and exhibitions are organised to showcase India's technological prowess and encourage further innovation.

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