Lt Governor greets Engineering fraternity on Engineers’ Day

Srinagar, September 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the Engineering fraternity on the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya celebrated as Engineers’ Day.

Paying tributes to the Father of Indian Engineering, Bharat Ratna, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, the Lt Governor said that Engineers are the architect of the modern world, who transform ideas into reality.

The vision and dedication of Sir M. Visvesvaraya continue to inspire a new generation of engineers to contribute to the ever-changing world through cutting-edge innovations, which can transform the lives of the people. We should always remember the contribution of pioneers of science and engineering who laid the foundation of modern India, observed the Lt Governor.

“It is high time we realized the significance of modern education, the study of science and engineering, and promotion of scientific temper among students”, the Lt Governor added.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his undeterred resolve is pushing for a new India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat. I call upon the Engineering fraternity to rise to the call of the Prime Minister and steer our nation to become self-reliant, the Lt Governor said.

Engineers Day 2021 is being observed on September 15, to mark the birthday of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.

Contributions of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

• • The day mark the contributions of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya in the field of engineering and education.
  • Visvesvaraya is the man with high principles.
  • He played a significant role in constructing dams, reservoirs, and hydro-power projects across India.
  • His high architect projects are Krishna Raja Sagar dam in Karnataka and the flood protection system in Hyderabad.
  • He also designed ‘automatic barrier water floodgates’ installed at the Khadakvasla reservoir in Pune in 1903.

History of Engineers Day

India has been celebrating Engineers Day on September 15, since 1968. His birthday is celebrated as Engineers’ Day in India, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania.

About Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

He is more commonly known as Sir MV. He was an Indian civil engineer, & statesman. He served as the 19th Diwan of Mysore, from 1912 to 1919. He pursued his degree from 3rd oldest engineering college in Asia called the College of Engineering, Pune. He also received India’s highest honor that is Bharat Ratna, in 1955. King George V has knighted him as a Knight Commander of the British Indian Empire (KCIE) for his contributions towards the public good.

World Engineering Day

World Engineer’s Day is observed in several countries on varying dates of the year. The World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) has however designated March 4th as ‘World Engineering Day for a Sustainable World’, as of 19 January 1996.