National Technology Day on 11th May

National Technology Day is celebrated across India every year on 11 May to commemorate India’s scientific advancement. On 11 May, 1998 India successfully tested nuclear bombs in Pokhran.

Some other significance happenings in the field of Technology on this day :
- On 11 May 1998, First indigenous aircraft “Hansa-3” was test flown at Bangalore.
- India performed successful test firing of the Trishul missile on the same day.
- At that time very few countries have nuclear power and India had become one of those elite players and became the sixth country to join the nuclear club.
- Operation Shakti (Pokhran-II) on 11 May,1998 was initiated.
- Every year, on this day, the Technology Development Board of India awards various individuals with national awards for their contribution to indigenous technology.

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