Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary, observed nationwide as Engineers’ Day, and hailed his extraordinary contributions to India’s engineering landscape.
The Prime Minister also lauded the role of engineers in driving innovation and nation-building.
“Today, on Engineers’ Day, I pay homage to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose brilliance left an indelible mark on India’s engineering landscape. I extend warm greetings to all engineers who, through their creativity and determination, continue to drive innovation and tackle tough challenges across sectors. Our engineers will continue playing a crucial role in the collective efforts to build a Viksit Bharat,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended greetings, describing engineers as a driving force of technological progress. “Greetings to all the engineers on Engineers’ Day. Your vision, innovation, and dedication are fast advancing India to the pinnacle of technological progress. On the Jayanti of Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya Ji, I bow to the legendary engineer who set us on this transformative path,” he posted.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, in his message, praised the creativity and commitment of engineers. “Your dedication and ideas keep India moving forward and make our growth story stronger every day,” he said while paying tribute to Visvesvaraya.
Born on September 15, 1861, Visvesvaraya is regarded as one of India’s greatest engineers whose pioneering work revolutionised infrastructure development. He also served as the Diwan of Mysore and president of the All-India Manufacturers’ Organisation.
Conferred with the Bharat Ratna in 1955, Visvesvaraya’s legacy extends beyond engineering to economics, governance and nation-building, making him one of the most influential figures in modern India.
(With agencies inputs)
