National Technology Day 2025

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The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced the official theme for National Technology Day 2025 as: “YANTRA – Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration.”

About National Technology Day

• National Technology Day is observed annually on 11th May to commemorate key milestones in India’s technological advancement.
• Historical Milestones on 11th May 1998:
  • Pokhran-II Nuclear Tests under Operation Shakti, establishing India as a nuclear weapons state.
  • First test flight of the indigenously developed “Hansa-3” aircraft at Bengaluru.
  • Successful test firing of the Trishul missile, a short-range surface-to-air missile developed by DRDO.
• The day was officially declared by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1998, and since 1999, it has been celebrated as National Technology Day.
• Organising body: The event is organised by the Technology Development Board (TDB), a statutory body under DST, which promotes the commercialisation of indigenous technologies.

About YANTRA

• The word “YANTRA”, drawn from India’s ancient scientific and cultural traditions, signifies not just mechanical tools but also symbolic power representing:
  • Systems thinking
  • Synergistic innovation
  • Scalable technological solutions
• The term “Yugantar”, meaning epochal transformation, reflects India’s transition from technology adoption to global technology leadership, signalling a shift in India’s innovation narrative.

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National Technology Day 2025 FAQs

Q1. What is the significance of National Technology Day in India?
Ans: National Technology Day is observed on May 11 every year to commemorate the Pokhran-II nuclear tests conducted in 1998, marking India’s technological advancement in defence and science. 

Q2. Who organises the celebrations of National Technology Day?
Ans: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) organises the celebrations.

Source: PIB