National Technology Day to be focused on rebooting economy through Science and Technology

May 11 is celebrated as the National Technology Day every year to commemorate achievements of innovations and technological excellence in the country. In these trying times when the global economy has taken a huge hit due to COVID-19, technology is the way out of this disaster.

New Delhi:Amid the challenge of fighting COVID-19 the global economy is hugely affected. Science and technology is at the forefront for battle against pandemic and Technology Development Board ( TDB), a statutory body of Dept of Science and Technology will celebrate National Technology Day with a digital conference on “Rebooting economy through Science and Technology”. The conference will be headed by Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan. The minister will also deliver National Technology day address.

Nuclear tests at Pokran with then PM AB Vajpayee and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

11 May has a historical perspective as it was on this day in 1998, India achieved a major technological breakthrough by successfully carrying out nuclear tests at Pokhran. Further, the first indigenous aircraft "Hansa-3" was test flown at Bangalore on this day; and India also performed successful test firing of the Trishul missile on the same day. Since 1999, the day is being celebrated as National Technology Day.

India celebrates May 11 every year as National Technology Day to commemorate achievements of innovations and technological excellence in the country. The celebration of Technology Day symbolizes India’s quest for scientific inquiry, technological creativity & innovations, and the integration of these developments into national socio-economic benefits and global presence.

The conference will bring together Scientists, Technocrats, Government officials, Diplomats, WHO officials and dignitaries from national and international Industry, Research Institutions and Academic Institutions on a single platform to share their insights on the role played by S & T in the global healthcare crisis and find solutions that not only address the current pandemic but will also help us in facing the challenges ahead.

To pre-register to attend the conference and exhibition use the link:https://t.co/nAMqwzfBkC.