National Technology Day: A Day to Celebrate Technology

Since National Technology Day is among the most fortuitous days in Indian history, the Indian government honors it by celebrating the contributions of those who have made significant glory to the field of technology. Every year on May 11, National Technology Day is marked to recognize the accomplishments and remarkable achievements of engineers and scientists in science and technology.

National Technology Day: A day to celebrate technology; Image Source: Hranker

National Technology Day becomes critical when we realize how vital technology is in our everyday lives. It is a day set aside to commemorate Indians of the nation's technological advancements. Technology assists us in being organized, engaged, healthy, and safe. Technology boosts productivity and gives us valuable input on how the world works.

National Technology Day has historical significance in India. On May 11, 1998, India developed and tested nuclear missiles in Pokhran, and this day is marked as an accomplishment of India's technological advancements. In India, National Technology Day is held to celebrate the extraordinary strenuous efforts and performance of Indian scientists. We can all concur that technological progress is having an impact on the country's life and position.

This day also marks the Shakti-I anniversary. The Indian Army successfully tested the Shakti-I nuclear missile at the Pokhran Nuclear Tests in 1998. Aside from that, it commemorates our country's advancements in science and technology. In 1974, the first nuclear test code, dubbed "Smiling Buddha," was carried out.

The test's sound could hardly be described in words. On that day, all channels broadcasted the same news - Pokhran, Pokhran, and Pokhran.

India also tested its first domestically produced two-seater aircraft, the Hansa-3, designed by Bengaluru's National Aerospace Laboratory. The government also added a short-range missile (Trishul) produced by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to its arsenal. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India's then-Prime Minister, announced May 11 as National Technology Day to honor the country's technical advances.

Aside from that, many technical colleges, independent institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) organize events, conferences, and programs to encourage students from all over the nation to come forward and acknowledge the scientific accomplishments of the previous year.

Every year, this day is observed as a reminder of the country's technological growth. Agni I, Agni II, BrahMos, and so on are not weapons in our armory but plumes in their cap. We can quantify their development but not their effort.

National Technology Day demonstrates the importance of technology. It represents everything that can be accomplished with the appropriate use of technology. Other technical pursuits are encouraged as a result. This day marks a watershed moment in Indian history. It recognizes their outstanding accomplishments and hints at an even brighter future. Innovative discoveries like this promote growth in science, research, engineering, and technology. A success story like this one encourages further advancement and development in the industry.

When Operation Smiling Buddha was initiated; Image Source: Global Zero