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National Engineer's Day: Honoring M. Visvesvaraya and Engineering Excellence

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National Engineer's Day: Honoring M. Visvesvaraya and Engineering Excellence

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EventNational Engineer's Day
DateSeptember 15th
PurposeTo honor the contributions of engineers and commemorate the birth anniversary of M. Visvesvaraya.
HistoryDeclared 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 EventWorld Engineering Day celebrated globally on March 4.

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