National Technology Day 2025: History, Significance, Key Facts, And Quotes
National Technology Day 2025: The Indian government confers National Awards to scientists working to solidify the nation's position as a global leader in technological innovation.
National Technology Day 2025: Every year on May 11, National Technology Day is observed to celebrate the achievements of engineers, researchers and scientists in the field of science and technology. On this day, the Indian government confers National Awards to individual scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs working to solidify the nation's position as a global leader in technological innovation.
As we celebrate this day today, let's take a look at its history, origin, significance, key facts and quotes.
National Technology Day 2025: History And Origin
The history of National Technology Day dates back to 1998, when India, as a part of Operation Shakti, conducted the Nuclear Missile Test at the Indian Army's Pokhran range on May 11. Following the successful testing, India became only the sixth country in the world to possess nuclear weapons.
The government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, then authorised the Council for Technology to conduct National Technology Day festivities on May 11 starting next year. Since then, the event has been held annually to highlight India's quest for scientific research, technical ingenuity and innovation.
National Technology Day 2025: Significance
National Technology Day holds a special significance as it is the best occasion to celebrate inventors, scientists, and engineers as drivers for growth and development. India marks this day with great excitement, commemorating the extraordinary achievements of the country's scientists, engineers and innovators. The government organises events and seminars that explore the future of science and technology, giving a forum for discussion and inspiration.
On the occasion, the government also announces the winner of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar or National Science Awards.
National Technology Day 2025: Key Facts
The theme for National Technology Day 2025 is, 'Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation", which refers to the importance of innovation in developing a sustainable future.
The day aims to motivate individuals, companies, and lawmakers to adopt eco-friendly practices and create technological advances that enable a greener planet through the use of sustainable solutions.
The day strives to inspire and encourage the younger generation to pursue science and technology, hence contributing to India's progress as a technological hub.
National Technology Day nurtures a sense of national pride in India's scientific and technical achievements.
The day also emphasises the importance of indigenous technologies and promotes innovation that meets the requirements of the nation.
National Technology Day 2025: Quotes
'Science is a wonderful gift to humanity; we should not distort it."
'Technology is everything that didn't exist when you were born."
'The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
'Every breakthrough in technology is a step forward in human evolution."
'Technology can overcome gaps, unite hearts, and create a better world."
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May 11, 2025, 07:00 IST
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