Indianuclear weaponstechnologyPokhranNational Technology Day
PM Modi Marks National Technology Day, Highlights 1998 Pokhran Tests as Milestone in Scientific Excellence
Published: May 11, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked National Technology Day on May 11, 2026, highlighting the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests as a defining moment of India's scientific excellence. He credited the nation's scientists for their role in achieving technological self-reliance and national pride.
On social media platform X, Modi recalled the successful nuclear tests conducted on May 11 and 13, 1998, in Rajasthan's Pokhran, which demonstrated India's advanced weapon design capabilities. He described the scientists involved as the 'true architects of the nation's pride and self-respect.'
The 1998 tests included five nuclear explosions, with the first three detonations occurring simultaneously at 3:45 PM IST on May 11. The events established India as a nuclear-capable state and remain a key milestone in its defense and technological history.
Modi emphasized that technology continues to drive innovation, expand opportunities, and support growth across sectors. He reiterated the government's commitment to empowering talent and promoting research for national development.
The Prime Minister's office stated that the focus remains on fostering homegrown solutions that align with national progress and public aspirations.