National Technology Day 2025 | 13 May 2025

Source: PIB 

National Technology Day 2025 was observed on 11th May 2025 with the theme “YANTRA – Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration”. 

• Yugantar marks India’s rise as a global tech leader, while YANTRA embodies India’s scientific heritage, innovation, and scalable solutions. 
• Celebrations in 2025 focused on advancing deep-tech, precision engineering, and transformative R&D with participation from policymakers, scientists, and industry leaders. 
• The day commemorates the events of 11th May 1998, when India successfully conducted nuclear tests under Operation Shakti and saw the maiden flight of the Hansa-3 aircraft. 
  • The day was officially declared in 1999 by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to honor these achievements. 
• It serves as a platform for honoring scientific excellence, showcasing innovations, and promoting partnerships between science, industry, and society.