<span style="color: #222222;">President Ram Nath Kovind today greeted the scientific community on National Technology Day marking the anniversary of the Pokhran nuclear Tests of 1998. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In a tweet, he said India is committed to using technology to accelerate the developmental process and ensure a dignified existence for every citizen.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on the occasion. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In a tweet, Mr Modi said, the country remembers with immense pride the accomplishment of our scientists on this day in 1998. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, the hard work of the scientists has always ensured a stronger and safer India. He expressed hope that the country will continue leveraging the power of technology for national progress.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Prime Minister said, the patriotism and farsightedness of the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and his team had a major role to play in the success of tests of 1998. He said Atal Ji's unwavering faith in scientists proved valuable during that crucial time. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said it also demonstrated the difference a strong political leadership makes.</span><br />''  <br />