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Engineers Day: Know history, significance, famous quotes from life of Sir M Visvesvaraya


Engineers Day is celebrated in honour of Sir M Visvesvaraya, who is credited as the first Indian civil engineer, and statesman.

Today, September 15, is observed as Engineers Day in India. This day is celebrated every year in honour of Sir M Visvesvaraya, who is credited as the first Indian civil engineer, and statesman and was also the 19th Diwan of Mysore. Engineers Day is celebrated to recognise the contribution and achievements of Visvesvaraya.

Apart from India, Sri Lanka and Tanzania also celebrate Engineers Day today. The theme for Engineers Day was "Engineering for A Healthy Planet- Celebrating the UNESCO Engineering Report". The theme is yet to be announced. 

Engineers Day : Significance 

September 15 is the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya also known as Sir MV. It was in 1968 that the Government of India decided to observe National Engineers Day on September 15. This day serves as an inspiration for many engineers, especially civil engineers in the country, to follow Sir Visvesvaraya's example and work toward the betterment of the country. 


Engineers Day : Famous quotes by Sir M Visvesvaraya 

It is better to work out than rust out

To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money.

The way to build a nation is to build a good citizen. The majority of the citizens should be efficient, of good character, and possess a reasonable high sense of duty.

Every man who has become great owes his achievement to incessant toil.

Engineers Day : Know all about Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, born on September 15, 1861, in Karnataka, studied Bachelor of Art from the University of Madras. He later switched career paths and completed a diploma in civil engineering at the College of Science in Pune.

Sir M Visvesvaraya is credited with creating the 'block systems'. He also patented and installed an irrigation system with water floodgates at a reservoir near Pune. This was done to raise the water supply level and storage.

The irrigation system, earlier installed at the Khadakvasla Reservoir, was later installed at Tigra Dam at Gwalior and Krishnaraja Sagara Reservoir, KRS Dam in Mysuru.

Institution of Engineers in India, IEI, often refers to Sir M Visvesvaraya as the "precursor of economic planning in India". 

Sir M Visvesvaraya's work also led to TATA Steel engineers inventing armoured, bullet-proof vehicles which were used in World War II. In 1915, Sir M Visvesvaraya was awarded a knighthood, during his tenure as the Diwan of Mysore. He also received the Bharat Ratna in 1955. Sir M Visvesvaraya passed away in 1962.



Engineers Day in India : FAQs

Q: When is National Engineers Day celebrated in India?

A: In India, National Engineers Day is celebrated on 15th september of every year.

Q: whose birthday is celebrated as National Engineers Day in India?

A: Sir Mokshagundam Viswesvaraya’s birthday is celebrated as National Engineers Day in India.


ENGINEER'S DAY : BEST QUOTES

We have curated a list of best quotes for you on this Engineer's Day that you can share with your engineer friends or put up as WhatsApp and Facebook status to spread the word.

  • "Science is discovering the essential truths about what exists in the Universe, engineering is about creating things that never existed." [Elon Musk].

  • "Successful engineering is all about understanding how things break or fail." [Henry Petroski].

  • “On the sixth day God saw He couldn't do it all, so He created ENGINEERS.” [Lois McMaster Bujold].

  • “Software is a great combination of artistry and engineering.” [Bill Gates].

  • "Science is about knowing; engineering is about doing." [Henry Petroski, American Engineer].

  • “Engineers turn dreams into reality.” [Hayao Miyazaki].

  • I don’t spend my time pontificating about high-concept things; I spend my time-solving engineering and manufacturing." [Elon Musk].

  • At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession." [Queen Elizabeth II].

  • Science can amuse and fascinate us all, but it is engineering that changes the world.” [Isaac Asimov].

  • Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems." [Scott Adams].

HAPPY ENGINEER'S DAY : BEST WISHES AND IMAGES

  • “You don’t have to be an engineer if you think different but you must think different when you are an engineer. Happy Engineers Day .”

  • “There is something special about the engineers and it is that they can create anything that we can imagine. Wishing you a Happy Engineers Day.”

  • I am an Engineer. I serve mankind by making dreams come true. Happy Engineers Day!!

  • Happy Engineer’s Day to all the Engineers. We salute your great ideas and innovations that have truly changed our lives.

  • “Engineers are the ones who lay the foundation for a nation and put the country on the path of progress. Happy Engineers Day.”

  • You are the one who can create anything with your brains and creativity because you are an Engineer, Wishing you a very a Happy Engineers Day.

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