India Celebrates National Technology Day 2025 with Focus on Sustainability
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Technology Day |
| Date | May 11, 2025 |
| Theme | "Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation" |
| Historical Background | - Established in 1999 by former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. |
| - Commemorates Pokhran-II nuclear tests (May 11 and 13, 1998). | |
| - Conducted under the leadership of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. | |
| - Code name: Operation Shakti. | |
| Milestones on May 11, 1998 | - Three nuclear tests conducted in Pokhran. |
| - Test flight of Hansa-3, India's indigenous light aircraft, in Bengaluru. | |
| - Successful test launch of Trishul missile by DRDO. | |
| Key Focus Areas | - Promoting eco-friendly innovations. |
| - Strengthening indigenous technologies. | |
| - Motivating youth to pursue careers in science and technology. | |
| - Encouraging public-private partnerships for sustainable technological solutions. | |
| Objectives | - Honor the scientific community and their contributions. |
| - Highlight India's technological self-reliance and defence capability. | |
| - Encourage innovation in sectors like defence, energy, healthcare, and environment. | |
| - Motivate policymakers to invest in R&D and green tech. | |
| Significance | - Marks 27 years since Pokhran-II nuclear tests. |
| - Reinforces India's commitment to becoming a global leader in responsible technological progress. |