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Technology. It is something that most people tend to think as some sort of a rocket science that is very hard and difficult. But interestingly, it is nothing but the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. On 11th May, 1998, Pokhran, marked the historic feat of test-firing its very first nuclear-capable missile. Also, 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. With all these technological advancements being completed on the same day, then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced May 11 as the National technology Day.
Last year the National Technology Day was marked as "Technology for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth". On this occasion the Hon’ble Ex-President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee had felicitated National Technology award to the scientist for their contributions to science & technology at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Arup Dasgupta, former Deputy Director, Space Applications Centre - ISRO says, "A disruption of the status quo through applications of technology, resulting in the emergence of something new that is good for the human race, is a measure of a country’s Technology Quotient. In India, technology applications have been a great disruptor but we lag behind in creation of such technologies and remain happy to use what others have developed. Maybe it is time we looked at our education system that seeks to impart knowledge but does not encourage students to think for themselves."
