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National Technology Day is held every year on May 11. Marking the day, here are some facts about its importance.
The day commemorates India's successful nuclear missile test in Pokhran on May 11, 1998 marking a significant milestone in the history of technological innovations in India
The day also marks the occasion when the Technology Development Board (TDB) confers National Awards to various industries to honour technological innovations that boost national growth
National Technology Day (also celebrated as National Technology Week) recognises the significant contributions and achievements of scientists, researchers, and engineers in the field of science and technology. It symbolises India's quest for scientific discovery
The National Awards are presented in various categories such as Successful commercialisation of indigenous technology, MSME, technology start-up, and more
According to government data, India saw a massive jump in its global ranking on Global Innovation Index (GII), from 81st in 2015 to 40th in 2022, among 130 economies of the world
To promote innovation and entrepreneurship, the Government of India set up the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in 2016, an initiative that fosters a problem-solving innovative mindset at schools, universities and research institutions
A part of AIM is the state-of-the-art Atal Tinkering Lab programme, established in various schools across the country for students of Classes 6 to 12 to promote hands-on learning of Internet of Things, 3D printing, robotics and other tools and technologies
The Government of India's Department of Science and Technology (DST) serves as the nodal agency for strengthening science, technology and innovation, identifying gap areas in S&T sectors and promoting new areas in the sector to meet future demands
India is said to have the third-largest tech start-up ecosystem globally. As per a Nasscom report in 2023, the country has around 27,000 active tech start-ups
To encourage girls to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the Government of India's Vigyan Jyoti Programme has enrolled around 21,600 meritorious girls of Classes 11 and 12 from different schools in 250 districts
One of the most resounding Indian achievements in science and technology in recent years is the successful and historic touchdown of the Chandrayaan-3 on the moon on August 23, 2023
