National Technology Day

National Technology Day: Recently The Technology Development Board unveiled the official theme for National Technology Day 2025 —“YANTRA – Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration.”

• National Technology Day is celebrated in India every year on 11th May to honour the remarkable contributions of scientists, engineers, and innovators in shaping the country’s technological progress.

o This day marks the historic nuclear tests conducted at Pokhran in 1998, which established India as a nuclear power on the global stage.

o Beyond the nuclear milestone, National Technology Day also highlights India’s journey towards self-reliance, innovation, and scientific excellence, inspiring future generations to drive technological growth.

• About YANTRA: The word "YANTRA" comes from India’s ancient traditions and means more than just mechanical devices. It represents: Systems thinking , Collaborative innovation and Scalable tech solutions.

o The related term "Yugantar" means epochal change and reflects India’s shift: From just adopting technologies To leading globally in innovation and technology