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National Technology Day 2022: History, Significance, Theme & Celebration

As National Technology Day is one of the most fortunate days in Indian history, the government of India commemorates it by presenting honours to those who have made significant contributions to the growth of technology.

Updated on: 1 May, 2022 5:43 PM IST By: Shruti Kandwal
National Technology Day 2022

Technology plays an important part in our daily lives, and when we consider its contribution to economic growth, National Technology Day becomes crucial. It is a day to remind Indians of the country's technical advances. Technology helps us stay organised, connected, healthy, and safe. Technology increases productivity and provides us with new insights into how the world operates.

National Technology Day 2022: History & Significance

National Technology Day has a significant historical importance in India. This day is commemorated as an achievement of India's technical advances, since on May 11, 1998, the country successfully tested nuclear weapons in Pokhran.

Every year on this day, officials pay honour to India's scientists for their achievements. We can all agree that technological growth is affecting the country's livelihood and status. National Technology Day is observed in India to honour the remarkable hard work and achievements of Indian scientists.

How is National Technology Day Celebrated?

As National Technology Day is one of the most fortunate days in Indian history, the government of India commemorates it by presenting honours to those who have made significant contributions to the growth of technology.

By recognising the work of scientists and engineers, India emphasizes the significance of science in our lives and how young people should pursue careers in this profession. Many students avoid science and engineering because they believe it is a difficult topics.

As a result, this day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of technology in our lives and how young children could make a difference by studying in this sector. The technological development board bestows medals for notable achievements of individuals. The prize is also given to the year's best individuals, institutions, and enterprises.

The President of India attends the department's ceremony and presents the awards to the recipients for their outstanding contributions to technology. The events are held throughout India and are managed by the Ministry of Science and Technology so that the entire nation may recognise the significance of National Technology Day.

National Technology Day 2022 Theme

Every year since 1999, the Technology Development Board has hosted a webinar on a variety of scientific and technology-related topics. The webinar's subject in 2019 was "Science for People and People for Science." The topic for 2018 was "Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future." The webinar subject "Rebooting the Economy via Science, Technology, and Research Translations" was retained by the 2020 technology development board.

This year the theme of the day has not been declared on the official website yet. However, given the global epidemic, this year's celebration may differ from previous years. The meeting will take place online on this year's National Technology Day as well.

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