Visakhapatnam:Indian News Times: May 12 :Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), the premier naval
research laboratory of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO),
Visakhapatnam celebrated National Technology Day on 11 May 2026. 11 May
is a day of significant milestone in the history of Indian Technological Innovations
as India successfully carried out the Pokhran -II nuclear tests on this day on
1998, and is commemorated every year by honouring the architects of such
innovations.
Prof M Chandrasekhar, Director, IIM Visakhapatnam attended as the Chief
Guest of the function.
Shri S L Srinivas, Scientist ‘F’ & Chairman of NTDC-2026 gave the
welcome address. Dr. Abraham Varughese, OS & Director, NSTL highlighted
the theme of this year – “Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth”
underscoring the importance of the modern technologies such as artificial
technologies, quantum technologies and digital tools for benefit of all. Chief
Guest addressed the gathering on this occasion.
Every year, on this occasion, a Titanium Medal is awarded to scientists for
their outstanding work in R&D. This year, Shri Gopal Krishna Sahu, Scientist-G
has been awarded this medal and Commendation Certificate for his work on
“Design and Evaluation of Air Droppable Container (ADC) System for
Emergency Naval Logistics”.
Scientists, Officers, Members of NSTL Civil Employees Union, Works
Committee; and Staff of NSTL participated in the celebrations.
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