Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrated the National Technology Day 2024 by organising various lectures and orations in its laboratories & establishments on May 10, 2024.
- The theme for this year’s event was “School to Startups – Inspiring Young Minds to Innovate”.
- National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11 every year to remember the successful nuclear test conducted by India and recognise & honour the significant contributions of scientists and engineers who have played a crucial role in the country’s technological progress.
- It also serves as a reminder of the importance of science and technology in nation-building.
- The first National Technology Day was celebrated on May 11, 1999, and since then the occasion has been used to highlight the country’s technological progress in various fields.
