National Technology Day: Everything you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to India's scientists and their efforts behind the successful nuclear tests in 1998 on the occasion of National Technology Day.

The day is observed to mark the successful nuclear tests in Pokhran.

India conducted Pokhran-II tests, a series of five nuclear explosions, in May 1998 at the Indian Army's Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan. National Technology Day is observed every year on May 11 as a reminder of the anniversary of the Pokhran-II tests.


National Technology Day is celebrated with a new and different theme every year. This year's theme is 'Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future'.

Sharing a video clip of the Pokhran tests, PM Modi also remembered the "exemplary leadership of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee".

"Today, on National Technology Day, we express gratitude to our brilliant scientists and their efforts that led to the successful Pokhran tests in 1998. We remember with pride the exemplary leadership of Atal Ji who showed outstanding political courage and statesmanship," Modi said in a tweet.

• India conducted Pokhran-II tests, a series of five nuclear explosions, in May 1998.
• National Technology Day is observed every year on May 11 to mark the occassion.
• Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to India's scientists.
• This year's theme is 'Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future'