India emerging as global leader in different aspects: PM Modi on National Technology Day
National Technology Day
, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
on Sunday commemorated India's
scientific achievements
and recalled the historic
Pokhran nuclear tests
of 1998, calling them a defining moment in the nation's journey toward self-reliance.
In a post on X, Modi said, "Best wishes on National Technology Day! This is a day to express pride and gratitude to our scientists and remember the 1998 Pokhran tests.
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They were a landmark event in our nation's growth trajectory, especially in our quest towards self-reliance."
National Technology Day marks the successful execution of
Operation Shakti
, India's nuclear tests conducted on May 11, 1998, as well as the maiden flight of the indigenously developed
Hansa-3 aircraft
. The day was declared a national observance by then Prime Minister
Atal Bihari
Vajpayee.
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Highlighting India's strides in innovation,
PM Modi
said the country is "emerging as a global leader" in fields such as space, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and green technology. He also reaffirmed India's commitment to empowering future generations through science and research, adding, "May technology uplift humanity, secure our nation and drive futuristic growth."
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