Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his wishes on National Technology Day today. In a social media post, the prime minister said that this is a day to express pride and gratitude to the country’s scientists and remember the 1998 Pokhran tests. He added that they were a landmark event in India’s growth trajectory, especially in the country’s quest towards self-reliance.

Mr Modi mentioned that powered by our people, India is emerging as a global leader in different aspects of technology, be it space, AI, digital innovation, green technology and more. The Prime Minister said that the country reaffirms its commitment to empowering future generations through science and research. He wished that technology would uplift humanity, secure the nation and drive futuristic growth.