Technology is not just advancing—it is powering India’s next leap as a sovereign technological force. In this special address, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, reflects on the significance of National Technology Day—not just as a commemoration, but as a call to action for mission-driven innovation. From quantum technologies to deep-tech ecosystems, he highlights the need for technological convergence—where labs, industry, academia, and government come together to build future-ready solutions for national priorities. This National Technology Day, witness a landmark ‘Whole-of-Government’ approach, bringing together 14 ministries to showcase innovations from lab to market. 📅 11 May 2026 📍 BRIC–NII, New Delhi Join us in shaping India’s next technological leap for #ViksitBharat #विज्ञानTech2026 #NationalTechnologyDay #राष्ट्रीयप्रौद्योगिकीदिवस Dr Jitendra Singh Rajesh Gokhale BRIC DBT Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Regional Centre for Biotechnology National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (BRIC-inStem)| Institute of Life Sciences |Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) |BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research, India |National Brain Research Centre, Gurgaon |BRIC-NCCS Pune | BRIC - Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) |Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) | International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology |CSIR India | CSIR-NIScPR |Ministry of Earth Sciences |Department of Science & Technology, Government of India|Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)|ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research|Department of Pharmaceuticals|Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India | परमाणु ऊर्जा विभाग|Ministry of Food Processing Industries|ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization| Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology| DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India