National Technology Day is celebrated across India on May 11 every year to honor the contributions of scientists, engineers, and innovators who have significantly advanced the nation’s technological capabilities. The day marks a pivotal moment in India’s history—the successful nuclear tests conducted at Pokhran on May 11, 1998, under Operation Shakti.
📜 Historical Significance
On this day in 1998, India conducted five nuclear tests in Pokhran, Rajasthan, demonstrating its scientific strength and strategic independence. These tests established India as a nuclear power and were led by visionary leaders like Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Dr. R. Chidambaram. Following the success of the mission, then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee declared May 11 as National Technology Day.
