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Which Industries Would Get National Awards For Indigenous Technologies On National Technology Day 2022?

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National Technology Day 2022 will be celebrated on 11 May with the theme of “Integrated Approach in Science & Technology for Sustainable Future”. Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched the theme to begin the celebrations.

HIGHLIGHTS

• National Technology Day is celebrated on 11 May every year
• It is observed to honor India’s scientists and their achievements
• Celebrations include the announcement of National Awards for the commercialization of technologies

History Of National Technology Day

History Of National Technology Day

The National Technology Day was started in 1998 at the behest of then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 11 May 1998 is a special day in the history of India. It was on that day that the country conducted a series of successful nuclear tests at Pokhran and then PM Vajpayee announced celebrations of all the hard work and efforts put the scientific community of India in the development of new technologies.

Also, the day coincides with the flight of India’s first indigenous aircraft, Hansa-3, in Bengaluru. The aircraft took its first flight when the nuclear tests were conducted in Pokhran.

Significance of National Technology Day

Every year, Technology Development Board invites applications for National awards for the commercialization of technologies. The awards are given under three broad categories – National Awards, MSME awards, and Startup awards.

Industries working in the development of indigenous technologies are asked to come forward and show their work. Also, the industries have to describe the commercial use of the technologies they are working on. Selected industries are awarded for developing indigenous technologies.

Celebrations Of National Technology Day

Celebrations Of National Technology Day

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Prime Minister Saluted COVID-19 Warriors On National Technology Day

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May 11is celebrated as National Technology Day as it was on this day in 1998 that India conducted Pokhran nuclear tests. From that day onwards, every year, 11th day of May is called National Technology Day.

PM’s address on National Technology Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his address for the country with praising the corona warriors including doctors, medical staff and others before moving the scientists for hailing their contribution towards the growth and development of the country.

The PM said that the scientists were leveraging technology to bring positive changes in the lives of the citizens of the country. He further said that the country remembered the landmark moment on May 11, 1998 when carried out nuclear explosions at Pokhran. The tests were conducted during the time of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the results showed that a strong political leadership can make a difference.

He shared a number of tweets to congratulate doctors and medical staff and police personnel in their efforts in tiding the increasing cases of coronavirus infection. Also, he said that the technology will help the humankind in creating a healthier and better planet.

National Technology Day

In 1998, India carried out five nuclear tests at an underground facility in Pokhran, Rajasthan. And these tests were extremely successful. These tests established India’s capability to make nuclear bombs and use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.

On National Technology Day, the PM hoped that the technology would help the mankind to get freedom from the deadly coronavirus infection.

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