Who Declared 11th May As National Technology Day?
National Technology Day is a significant day in the history of India, celebrated every year on 11th May. This day is observed to commemorate India's successful nuclear tests conducted in 1998 at Pokhran . It is a day to recognize and appreciate the contribution of Indian scientists and engineers towards the field of science and technology . The Pokhran nuclear tests were a defining moment for India's scientific community, as it marked the country's emergence as a nuclear power. The tests were conducted under the leadership of the then Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee , and with the guidance of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam , who later became the President of India . The tests were conducted in utmost secrecy and showcased India's technological capabilities to the world. The declaration of National Technology Day on 11th May 1999 by Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a way to commemorate the successful nuclear tests and recognize the efforts of the Indian...