National Technology Day as it falls in 2048.
Next date: 11 May 2027National Technology Day 2048
Monday, 11 May 2048, in Ahmedabad
ObservanceIndia · National days
Panchang on the day
11
Monday
Waning Fourteenth
until 00:14 next day
Aries
- અA
- લLa
- ઈEe
- Sunrise
- 05:59
- Sunset
- 19:13
- Moonrise
- 04:40
- Nakshatra
- Ashwini
- until 20:29
- Yoga
- Ayushman
- until 19:45
- Karana
- Vishti
- until 11:15
- Rahu Kalam 07:38 to 09:17
- Yamaganda 10:57 to 12:36
- Abhijit muhurat 12:09 to 13:02
Why this date
Every year on 11 May
In short
National Technology Day is observed on 11 May because several major Indian technological events occurred on that date in 1998. India conducted a set of underground nuclear tests at Pokhran, the indigenous Hansa-3 aircraft was test-flown in Bengaluru, and a successful test of the Trishul missile was also associated with the day.
The story
National Technology Day is observed on 11 May because several major Indian technological events occurred on that date in 1998. India conducted a set of underground nuclear tests at Pokhran, the indigenous Hansa-3 aircraft was test-flown in Bengaluru, and a successful test of the Trishul missile was also associated with the day. The Government subsequently chose 11 May as National Technology Day and began annual observances in 1999. While the historical origin lies in these strategic and aerospace milestones, the day has broadened to recognise innovation across civilian technology, research, industry and entrepreneurship. Awards, exhibitions and discussions highlight the path from scientific ideas to usable products and systems. Its wider message is that technology matters not simply when a prototype succeeds, but when research is translated responsibly into solutions that improve capability, productivity, safety and everyday life.
The Pokhran tests remain part of a debated history of national security, nuclear deterrence and international non-proliferation. A balanced account can acknowledge that origin without equating every technology with military power. Today the anniversary also celebrates responsible engineering in health, clean energy, accessibility, digital systems and manufacturing. Government award categories and yearly themes change, so they belong in annual programme information rather than the permanent narrative.
Why it matters
Recalls India's 11 May 1998 technological milestones and encourages responsible, socially useful innovation.
What people do
Research institutions, schools and industry bodies organise innovation showcases, technical talks, awards and student projects; no religious observance is prescribed.
Told differently elsewhere
Observed throughout India on 11 May; programmes differ across engineering, defence, research and education sectors.
Questions people ask
- When is National Technology Day in 2048?
- On Monday, 11 May 2048 in India.
