U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath remarks expertise isn’t solely a way of improvement, but additionally a strong basis of self-reliance on the event of National Technology Day on May 11, 2026.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday (May 11, 2026) mentioned expertise isn’t merely a device for improvement however a robust basis for self-reliance, asserting that his authorities is working to rework the state into the nation’s “Deep Tech Capital”.
In an open letter ‘Yogi ki Pati’ posted on X on the event of National Technology Day, Mr. Adityanath recalled India’s three profitable nuclear checks performed underneath ‘Operation Shakti’ at Pokhran on May 11, 1998, and mentioned the occasion demonstrated the nation’s scientific functionality, technological confidence and nationwide power earlier than the world.
“Every year, May 11 is celebrated as National Technology Day. This date was not chosen arbitrarily. On this very day in 1998, India conducted three successful nuclear tests under ‘Operation Shakti’ in Pokhran, making the world aware of its scientific talent, technological confidence and national capability,” he mentioned.
The Chief Minister additionally referred to the profitable flight of the indigenous plane ‘Hans-3’ and the testing of the indigenous ‘Trishul’ missile on the identical day, saying these achievements mirrored India’s rising technological prowess.
“Technology is not only a means of development, but also a powerful foundation of self-reliance,” he mentioned.
Highlighting the rising use of expertise in governance and public welfare, Mr. Adityanath mentioned fashionable expertise has now moved past laboratories and reached farms and villages, making on a regular basis life simpler for folks.
“Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), money is being transferred directly to beneficiaries. Facilities like online self-enumeration are also outcomes of technology,” he mentioned.
The Chief Minister additionally praised Uttar Pradesh-born astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla for his profitable space-related achievements final 12 months, saying that they had stuffed 1.4 billion Indians with satisfaction and served as an inspiration for the youth.
“Technology has made such achievements possible, and we should draw inspiration from them,” he mentioned.
Stressing the significance of youth within the state’s progress, Mr. Adityanath mentioned the federal government has launched robotics and AI Mission initiatives and is advancing work on knowledge centre clusters.
“The government is ensuring cutting-edge training for youth through the ‘Tech Yuva-Samarth Yuva’ scheme,” he mentioned.
Referring to the slogan ‘Innovate in U.P., Scale for the World’, the Chief Minister mentioned the State Government is making speedy progress in sectors similar to drones, quantum expertise, inexperienced hydrogen and med-tech.
“Our government is committed to making Uttar Pradesh the country’s ‘Deep Tech Capital’,” he mentioned, including that the state at this time is rising as a number one hub in IT parks, start-ups and manufacturing.
“Even BrahMos missiles are being manufactured here,” he added, pointing to the supersonic cruise missile undertaking.
Addressing the youth straight, Mr. Adityanath urged them to undertake the newest applied sciences and innovation to contribute to constructing a self-reliant state.
“Technology is like time. Not moving with technology means falling behind time itself. Walking with technology means moving towards a strong present and a golden future,” he mentioned.
The Chief Minister additionally mentioned embracing innovation and fashionable expertise can be the “true tribute” to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, underneath whose management the Pokhran nuclear checks had been performed.
Published – May 11, 2026 11:47 am IST