National Technology Day
Context: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, extended his greetings on the occasion of National Technology Day.
Important Pointers:
► Observed on: 11th May annually. ► Declared by: Then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1998. ► First Celebrated: In 1999. ► Organised by: Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST). ► Purpose: To celebrate India’s achievements in science, technology, and innovation.
Key Historical Milestones – 11th May 1998
► Pokhran-II Nuclear Tests under Operation Shakti, making India a nuclear weapons state. ► First flight of Hansa-3, an indigenously developed light aircraft, at Bengaluru. ► Successful test of Trishul Missile, a short-range surface-to-air missile by DRDO.
YANTRA (2024 Theme)
► Meaning: Symbol from India’s scientific and cultural traditions. ► Represents:
Systems Thinking
Synergistic Innovation
Scalable Technological Solutions