{"id":362616,"date":"2026-05-11T16:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T11:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=362616"},"modified":"2026-05-11T16:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T11:06:38","slug":"national-technology-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/national-technology-day\/","title":{"rendered":"National Technology Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>News<\/strong>: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended greetings on National Technology Day and recalled the successful Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998.<\/p>\n<h2>About National Technology Day<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_362624\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-362624\" style=\"width: 281px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-362624\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-PIB-3.jpg?resize=281%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"National Technology Day\" width=\"281\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-PIB-3.jpg?resize=281%2C300&amp;ssl=1 281w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-PIB-3.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-362624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source &#8211; PIB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>National Technology Day:<\/strong> It is observed on <strong>May 11 every year<\/strong> to commemorate <strong>India\u2019s technological achievements and honour scientists and innovators.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>: The day <strong>marks the successful nuclear tests conducted at Pokhran on May 11, 1998,<\/strong> which showcased India\u2019s scientific excellence and capabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim<\/strong>: The celebration aims to <strong>encourage innovation, promote indigenous technologies, support research, and honour innovators contributing to national development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Organizing Body:<\/strong> It is primarily <strong>organised by the Technology Development Board<\/strong>, a <strong>statutory body<\/strong> under the <strong>Department of Science and Technology<\/strong>, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Theme 2026:<\/strong> The theme for this year is \u2018<strong>Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth\u2019. \u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recognition of Scientists:<\/strong> The day honours scientists and innovators <strong>who contributed to India\u2019s technological progress and national pride.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotion of Indigenous Technology:<\/strong> The celebrations <strong>highlighted cost-effective indigenous technologies<\/strong> that provide solutions suitable for Indian needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technology Awards:<\/strong> National Awards <strong>carrying Rs. 10 lakh and a trophy<\/strong> each are instituted by the Technology Development Board to recognise excellence in commercialization of indigenous technologies.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Category A:<\/strong> The award is given for successful <strong>commercialization of indigenous technology<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Category B:<\/strong> The award is presented for successful technology <strong>commercialization by MSMEs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Category C:<\/strong> The award recognises <strong>excellence in technology start-ups.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended greetings on National Technology Day and recalled the successful Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998. About National Technology Day National Technology Day: It is observed on May 11 every year to commemorate India\u2019s technological achievements and honour scientists and innovators. 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