PM Modi Expresses Pride And Gratitude To Scientists, Remembers Pokhran Tests
Delhi/Hyderabad, May 11 (Maxim News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, calling them a landmark event in India’s growth trajectory, expressing pride and gratitude towards the Indian scientific community on National Technology Day.
Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi wrote in a post, “Best wishes on National Technology Day! This is a day to express pride and gratitude to our scientists and remember the 1998 Pokhran tests. They were a landmark event in our nation’s growth trajectory, especially in our quest towards self-reliance. ”
The Prime Minister said that India is emerging as a global leader in the field of technology and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to further it. “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. We reaffirm our commitment to empowering future generations through science and research. May technology uplift humanity, secure our nation, and drive futuristic growth.”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended his wishes and lauded the contributions of Indian scientists. On National Technology Day, India salutes the scientists, engineers, and technicians who contribute by developing new technologies to bring positive change in our lives. We proudly recall the exceptional efforts of our scientists that led to the successful Pokhran tests in 1998. It was a defining moment 9in India’s history.” (Maxim News)
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