PM Modi remembers 1998 Pokhran Tests, says it demonstrated India’s scientific, technological prowess

National Technology Day: PM Modi remembers 1998 Pokhran Tests, says it demonstrated India’s scientific, technological prowess“ On National Technology Day, we salute the hard work and tenacity of our scientists and those passionate about technology. We remember with pride the 1998 Pokhran Tests, which demonstrated India’s scientific and technological prowess,” PM Modi tweeted.

In one other tweet, the Prime Minister additionally appreciates scientists who’ve labored industriously to struggle COVID-19. “In any challenging situation, our scientists and innovators have always risen to the occasion and worked to mitigate the challenge. Over the last year, they have worked industriously to fight COVID-19. I appreciate their spirit and remarkable zeal,” he stated

India performed Pokhran-II assessments, a collection of 5 nuclear explosions, in May 1998 on the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan. National Technology Day is noticed yearly on May 11 as a reminder of the anniversary of the Pokhran-II assessments.