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National Engineer’s Day
Every year on September 15th, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a prominent Indian engineer and statesman, celebrates National Engineer’s Day to mark his birth anniversary. Sir Visvesvaraya, who was born on September 15, 1861, contributed significantly to a number of engineering sectors and was instrumental in the growth of contemporary India.
National Engineer’s Day 2023
Every year on September 15th, India celebrates Engineers’ Day to acknowledge the extraordinary contributions engineers have made to society. Additionally, it is a chance to recognise Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a brilliant engineer whose birthday falls on this unique day.
National Engineer’s Day is an occasion to celebrate the achievements and contributions of engineers in India and highlight the importance of engineering in the country’s growth and development. It serves as a reminder of the valuable work that engineers do to improve society and the world at large. On this day, various events, seminars, and workshops are organized to promote engineering as a career and to honor the memory of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
National Engineer’s Day History
Visvesvaraya, who was born in 1861, first studied for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at the University of Mysore. But he then switched to studying engineering at the esteemed College of Science in Pune, one of the oldest engineering schools in Asia. Visvesvaraya started his career working for the Government of Bombay’s Public Works Department, where he undertook challenging projects like creating a patented irrigation system with water floodgates at the Khadakvasla reservoir near Pune and building the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam in Mysore.
He was appointed the 19th Diwan of Mysore in 1912 and served in that capacity until 1918. Visvesvaraya won many honours throughout his life, including the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India. His noteworthy contributions also extended to the Government Engineering College in Bangalore, which was founded in 1917 and later renamed in his honour.
The Indian government declared his birthday, September 15, National Engineer’s Day in 1968 in honour of his outstanding contributions to civil engineering. This holiday honours and recognises the efforts of engineers to society.
National Engineers Day 2023 Theme
The Engineering Day 2023 theme has not been announced yet officially. It is observed to pay tribute to Sir Visveshvaraya. The Institution of Engineers India, Kolhapur Local Centre hosted the Engineers Day 2022 Celebration last evening at Shahu Smarak Bhavan. The program’s slogan was “Smart Engineering for Better World.”‘
The subject for Engineers Day 2021 was “Engineering for a Healthy Planet – Celebrating the UNESCO Engineering Report.” The decision was made to use cutting-edge developing technology to change the world and address environmental concerns.
National Engineer’s Day Significance
Engineers Day serves as a timely reminder of the value of the plans and constructions that keep our world running smoothly. Here are a few of the most well-known Indian engineers who are honoured on National Engineers Day for their achievements-
- P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Narayan Murthy
- Sreedharan
- Satya Nadella
- Sundar Pichai
- Varghese Kurien
- Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda
Visvesvaraya Jayanti 2023
The birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of India’s greatest engineers, is celebrated each year on September 15th as Visvesvaraya Jayanti. The United States observes September 15 as National Engineers Day in his honour. King George V awarded Sir MV the honorary title of Knight Commander of the British Indian Empire (KCIE) in recognition of his contributions to the nation’s growth.
In addition, he received the Bharat Ratna in 1955 from an independent India. His most well-known accomplishment was leading the engineering team that built the Krishna Raja Sagara dam in Mysuru. This page provides in-depth details about the commemoration and significance of Visvesvaraya Jayanti in 2023.
Engineering Day 2023 Wishes
The organisation for Engineering Day 2023 is impressive. It is a day set aside to honour Sir M. Visveswaraya, who made significant contributions to the engineering field. Since engineers make such a significant contribution to society, we should wish them well. On Engineers Day, all the notable figures, such as the President and Prime Minister, send their warmest greetings.
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