On May 11, the National Technology Day is celebrated in India every year. It highlights the importance of technology in our daily life. National Technology Day 2022 not only celebrates engineers and scientists but also anyone who is involved with ideating, innovating and promoting the dissemination of knowledge.
The National Technology Day 2022 acknowledges how far India has come in its advanced scientific achievements and the contribution of technology to the country’s economic growth. It is reminder to the citizens of India how the country has climbed its way upto be a potential superpower in the coming future.
This year, today’s theme for National Technology Day 2022 is ‘Intregated Approach in Science & Technology for Sustainable Future’- launched by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Also, on Wednesday PM Modi expressed his gratitude towards the scientists and their ‘efforts’ that lead to the successful Pokhran tests in 1998 on the occasion of National Technology Day.
PM Modi tweeted, “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.”
On National Technology Day 2022 the Technology Development Board (TDB) seeks applications for the national awards for the commercialization of technologies. As per the reports the awards are under three categories – Startup awards, National Awards, and MSME awards.