National Technology Day

May 12, 2026 3:58 PM

National Technology Day: CSIR transfers 13 indigenous technologies to industry, startups

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research on Tuesday transferred 13 indigenous technologies developed by CSIR-Central Building Research Institute to industries and start-ups during a Technology Transfer Event held at CSIR headquarters in New Delhi to mark National Technology Day. The technologies, aimed at boosting sustainable infrastructure and self-reliance, covered areas such as fire safety, infrastructure protection, energy efficiency and advanced building materials. Key technologie...

May 11, 2026 7:43 PM

From lab to market, CSIR-NIIST turns technology day into innovation showcase

The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) on Monday transformed the National Technology Day into a major industry research interface, bringing together scientists, entrepreneurs, industrialists, startups and technology partners for a day-long technofest cum customer meet that highlighted the growing push towards innovation-led development and commercialisation of indigenous technologies. Held at the institute’s sprawling campus in Thiruvananthapuram, the...

May 11, 2026 9:38 AM

PM Modi extends greetings on National Technology Day, recalls scientists behind 1998 Pokhran tests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on National Technology Day, recalling the dedication and hard work of Indian scientists that led to the successful Pokhran nuclear tests in 1998. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Greetings on National Technology Day. We recall with pride the hard work and dedication of our scientists, which led to the successful tests in Pokhran in 1998. That landmark moment reflected India’s scientific excellence and unwavering commitment.” “Tech...

April 24, 2026 4:37 PM

CSIR-NIIST to celebrate National Technology Day with techno-fest cum customer meet

The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), one of the country’s premier research institutions, located in Thiruvananthapuram will host a Techno-Fest cum Customer Meet on May 11, to mark National Technology Day. The initiative is aimed at strengthening engagement with industry stakeholders and customers while providing a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. The event is expected to bring together representatives from industry, ...