National Engineer's Day: Honoring M. Visvesvaraya and Engineering Excellence
Aspect | Details |
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Event | National Engineer's Day |
Date | September 15th |
Purpose | To honor the contributions of engineers and commemorate the birth anniversary of M. Visvesvaraya. |
History | Declared in 1968 to celebrate M. Visvesvaraya's contributions to engineering. |
About M. Visvesvaraya | - Born on September 15, 1861, in Karnataka. |
- Pioneering civil engineer known for projects like Krishna Raja Sagara Dam and Khadakwasla Dam. | |
- Established Bangalore Engineering College (later renamed Visvesvaraya Technological University). | |
- Awarded Bharat Ratna in 1955. | |
Theme 2024 | "Innovating for a Sustainable Future" |
Significance | - Acknowledgment of engineers' contributions. |
- Inspiration for aspiring engineers. | |
- Promotion of engineering excellence. | |
- Commemoration of visionary leadership. | |
- Awareness and education about the engineering profession. | |
Global Event | World Engineering Day celebrated globally on March 4. |