India celebrates National Technology Day saluting all the tech geniuses

India celebrates National Technology Day on 11^th May every year since 1999 dedicated to its entry in the world’s nuclear stage.

As today marks India’s 21st National Technology Day, it was first observed on 11th May 1999. This day is celebrated to commemorate the major achievements of our scientists and engineers in the field of science and technology. On May 11, 1998, Indian successfully tested nuclear bombs in Pokhran and this day was named by then PM Atal Bihari Bajpayee as a reminder of Indian’s technological inventions. The nuclear tests in Pokhran marked the entry of the country on the world’s nuclear stage and set the scene for some groundbreaking developments in its strategic programme.

Let’s see how desi Twitter celebrated National Technology Day:

On this day in 1998, Under the able leadership of former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee ji, India conducted successful nuclear tests in Pokhran

On #NationalTechnologyDay let’s pay respect to our eminent scientists and leaders for showcasing India’s might of technology. pic.twitter.com/noO9SN8GNg

— Narendra Modi fan (@narendramodi177) May 11, 2020

From developing Nuclear Capabilities to Mars Mission. Made us self reliant and strong. Let's celebrate our scientists and scores of Technocrats on this #NationalTechnologyDay. #Pokhran #OperationShakti pic.twitter.com/zCgjsoQgJz

— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) May 11, 2020

On 11th May 1998, India successfully tested Shakti-I nuclear missile at the Indian Army's Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan, Feel proud of our scientist..

JAI HIND JAI BHARAT ??????#NationalTechnologyDay pic.twitter.com/moNav1vsrk

— Sonika Sharma (@sonikasdutta) May 11, 2020

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From developing Nuclear Capabilities to Mars Mission. Made us self reliant and strong. Let's celebrate our scientists and scores of Technocrats on this #NationalTechnologyDay. #Pokhran #OperationShakti pic.twitter.com/zCgjsoQgJz

— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) May 11, 2020

Pokhran 2 was condemned by countries such as US, Britain, Germany and Japan. US imposed sanctions, European countries and Japan stopped aid. Compare this outrage to India’s image as a responsible nuclear power today. Only risk-takers go far in life ? #NationalTechnologyDay

— Monica (@TrulyMonica) May 11, 2020

On 11th May 1998, India successfully tested Shakti-I nuclear missile at the Indian Army's Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan, Feel proud of our scientist.#Pokhran#NationalTechnologyDay pic.twitter.com/6wUMKhtWeN

— Shivam Satija (@ShivamSSatija) May 11, 2020

#NationalTechnologyDay marks the anniversary of 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests & celebrates India's tech achievements that made we Indians immensely proud.#pokhran #nucleairetest pic.twitter.com/O4qjYsdyTo

— Ujjwall.chavan (@Ujjwallchavan) May 10, 2020

Each & every innovation is a small step taken towards the growth of the country.
On this day in 1998,India established itself as a full-fledged nuclear power by conducting five underground nuclear tests at Pokhran by Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Sir & his team ???#NationalTechnologyDay pic.twitter.com/vvf19sYSnh

— Hasi Johari?? (@warriorhasi_iaf) May 11, 2020

It is because of the strong determination and support of that great man, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji that we celebrate 11th May as #NationalTechnologyDay !
His unwavering support to the scientific research by our distinguished scientists ensured we become a super power today. pic.twitter.com/iTsSzT77nA

— Pranjal Chaudhari (@PranjalC23) May 11, 2020

A big salute to the scientists, researchers, and engineers whose innovations have made our lives better and easier. Happy National Technology Day. #NationalTechnologyDay pic.twitter.com/o7iUYIjwkH

— yashmeet singh chhabra (@yashmeetsinghc4) May 11, 2020

Saluting all the great minds of India!