National technology day 2022: history, significance and why is it celebrated on may 11 in india?

Curated By : Last Updated:May 11, 2022, 07:33 IST INDIA CELEBRATES NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY ON MAY 11 AS IT WAS ON THIS DAY IN 1998 THE COUNTRY SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED THE FAMOUS POKHRAN

NUCLEAR TESTS NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY 2022: One of the fields India saw a major growth and development after its independence is science and technology. With various advancements in the

sector, India has climbed its way up in the list of countries that are potential superpowers in the coming future. India celebrates National Technology Day on May 11 as it was on this day in

1998 the country successfully conducted the famous Pokhran nuclear tests. ALSO READ: Inspirational Quotes by APJ Abdul Kalam, the Missile Man of India RECOMMENDED STORIES ABOUT THE POKHRAN

NUCLEAR TESTS: One of the most defining milestones in the timeline of India’s journey in scientific and technological advancement is the successful nuclear tests done in 1998 in the Pokhran

region of Rajasthan. India’s then prime minister, Atal Vihari Bajpai led the mission of making India an independent nuclear power. Known as Pokhran-II, the nuclear tests were conducted on

May 11, 1998. There was a dedicated team of scientists, researchers and engineers that had to work on the mission with other nuclear powers rejecting India’s entry. The mission was a secret

as India did not want to attract international attention and criticism. The nuclear tests in Pokhran were conducted at the Indian Army’s Pokhran Test Range. A series of five explosions were

carried out in order to do a successful test. The ‘missile man’ of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was the guiding star of the Pokhran tests. After completing the successful test, India’s then

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee declared India a nuclear state. The mission was codenamed Operation Shakti and was carried out in disguise as the other five existing members of the

‘nuclear club’ opposed its propagation. The success of the mission is considered a really big milestone in India’s journey because the technology being used in the country over two decades

ago was not fully equipped to undertake the mission. Under the circumstances that were there during the Pokhran nuclear tests, its success had set the bar very high. With a vision to reach

the same level and greater heights of success in the upcoming technological and scientific operations of any kind in the future, India observes National Technology Day on May 11. Read all

the Latest Lifestyle News here ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lifestyle Desk Our life needs a bit of style to get the perfect zing in the daily routine. News18 Lifestyle is one-stop destination for

everything you need to know about the world of fashion, food, health, travel, relationshi...Read More Our life needs a bit of style to get the perfect zing in the daily routine. News18

Lifestyle is one-stop destination for everything you need to know about the world of fashion, food, health, travel, relationshi... Read More The News18 Lifestyle section brings you the

latest on health, fashion, travel, food, and culture — with wellness tips, celebrity style, travel inspiration, and recipes. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:

May 11, 2022, 07:05 IST News lifestyle National Technology Day 2022: History, Significance and Why is it Celebrated on May 11 in India?