- National Technology Day is celebrated annually in India on May 11th to commemorate the historic success of Pokhran-II.
- Conducted on May 11th and 13th, 1998, at the Pokhran test site in Rajasthan, these nuclear tests garnered new global recognition for India's scientific prowess and strategic strength.
- A total of five nuclear tests were conducted under this mission, codenamed "Operation Shakti."
- These included three underground tests successfully carried out on May 11, 1998, followed by two additional tests on May 13. These tests involved devices in the thermonuclear, fission, and sub-kiloton categories.
- Following these successful tests, India joined the select group of nations recognized as nuclear-armed states.
- National Technology Day also serves as an occasion to honor the contributions of the nation's scientists, engineers, and technical experts in achieving this milestone.
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