New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured fellow citizens that the ruling government is working towards fulfilling the dream of a Digital India, on the occasion of National Technology Day.
“I assure you that the Government is leaving no stone un turned in ensuring that technology becomes a very big part of our lives,’ Prime Minister Modi tweeted. “We are working towards fulfilling our dream of a Digital India. Once again greetings on National Technology Day. Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan,” he added. National Technology Day is regarded as a very special day for Indian technology since 1999. On this day, India achieved a huge technological advancement in the form of the successful test flying of its first indigenous aircraft “Hansa-3” in Bangalore, the successful test firing of the Trishul missile and the execution of three successful nuclear tests at Pokhran in Rajasthan.
On this day, several events are organized at engineering colleges and technical institutes. Lectures, competitions, quizzes, presentations and interactive sessions on different aspects of science are alsoorganized. National Technology recognizes the contributions of scientists, engineers, planners and others engaged in governance and nation building. National Technology awards are also presented to companies and individuals for adopting new technologies by the president of India. The ministry of science and technology coordinates different events.
