Key Highlights:
- PM Narendra Modi extended greetings to engineers across India on National Engineers' Day, observed every year on September 15
- The day marks the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a pioneering civil engineer and statesman born in 1861
- Modi described engineers as "Karmayogis" who convert ideas into real, tangible progress for the country
- Visvesvaraya was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 and is credited with major works including the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam
- The Government of India formally instituted National Engineers' Day in 1968 in his honour
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked National Engineers' Day by honouring the memory of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, the pioneering civil engineer and statesman whose birth anniversary the day commemorates, while praising the broader engineering community for its role in shaping India's progress.
Observed annually on September 15, National Engineers' Day is dedicated to the legacy of Visvesvaraya — a figure often referred to as the "Father of Modern Mysore" for his contribution to public infrastructure and civic planning during the early twentieth century. Born in 1861, his engineering work laid the groundwork for several of India's foundational public works projects.
PM Modi's Message on X
Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister greeted engineers nationwide and acknowledged Visvesvaraya's enduring influence on the profession. He described engineers as the people responsible for building, innovating, and solving problems that shape a better future, and credited Visvesvaraya's vision as a continuing source of inspiration for the field.
Engineers as 'Karmayogis': PM's Video Message
Alongside his written message, PM Modi shared a video address in which he spoke about the deeper purpose engineers serve in nation-building. He characterised engineers not simply as builders of machinery, but as "Karmayogis" — individuals whose work translates ambition into achievement.
In his message, the Prime Minister commended the entire engineering fraternity of India, noting that the country has consistently produced professionals capable of transforming difficult, even improbable, ideas into globally recognised achievements.
He also used the video to revisit Visvesvaraya's legacy in detail, calling him a rare figure whose engineering contributions continue to leave people in awe generations later. Reflecting on the significance of the day, Modi noted that India's engineers, following the path set by Visvesvaraya, have gone on to build a distinct reputation for the country on the world stage. He closed his tribute by extending his respect to engineers everywhere for their role in shaping the nation.
Who Was Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Sir M. Visvesvaraya remains one of India's most celebrated engineering figures. His body of work includes the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam in Mysore, one of the significant irrigation and water-management projects of its time, as well as pioneering contributions to flood-control engineering systems that were considered advanced for the era.
In recognition of his contributions to public infrastructure and to Indian society at large, Visvesvaraya was conferred the Bharat Ratna — India's highest civilian honour — in 1955.
Why September 15 Is Celebrated as Engineers' Day
The Indian government formally designated September 15 as National Engineers' Day in 1968, choosing the date to coincide with Visvesvaraya's birth anniversary as a lasting tribute to his role in advancing India's engineering and infrastructure landscape. The day has since become an occasion to recognise the contributions of engineers across every sector of the Indian economy.
Key Highlights:
- PM Narendra Modi extended greetings to engineers across India on National Engineers' Day, observed every year on September 15
- The day marks the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a pioneering civil engineer and statesman born in 1861
- Modi described engineers as "Karmayogis" who convert ideas into real, tangible progress for the country
- Visvesvaraya was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 and is credited with major works including the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam
- The Government of India formally instituted National Engineers' Day in 1968 in his honour
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked National Engineers' Day by honouring the memory of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, the pioneering civil engineer and statesman whose birth anniversary the day commemorates, while praising the broader engineering community for its role in shaping India's progress.
Observed annually on September 15, National Engineers' Day is dedicated to the legacy of Visvesvaraya — a figure often referred to as the "Father of Modern Mysore" for his contribution to public infrastructure and civic planning during the early twentieth century. Born in 1861, his engineering work laid the groundwork for several of India's foundational public works projects.
PM Modi's Message on X
Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister greeted engineers nationwide and acknowledged Visvesvaraya's enduring influence on the profession. He described engineers as the people responsible for building, innovating, and solving problems that shape a better future, and credited Visvesvaraya's vision as a continuing source of inspiration for the field.
Engineers as 'Karmayogis': PM's Video Message
Alongside his written message, PM Modi shared a video address in which he spoke about the deeper purpose engineers serve in nation-building. He characterised engineers not simply as builders of machinery, but as "Karmayogis" — individuals whose work translates ambition into achievement.
In his message, the Prime Minister commended the entire engineering fraternity of India, noting that the country has consistently produced professionals capable of transforming difficult, even improbable, ideas into globally recognised achievements.
He also used the video to revisit Visvesvaraya's legacy in detail, calling him a rare figure whose engineering contributions continue to leave people in awe generations later. Reflecting on the significance of the day, Modi noted that India's engineers, following the path set by Visvesvaraya, have gone on to build a distinct reputation for the country on the world stage. He closed his tribute by extending his respect to engineers everywhere for their role in shaping the nation.
Who Was Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Sir M. Visvesvaraya remains one of India's most celebrated engineering figures. His body of work includes the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam in Mysore, one of the significant irrigation and water-management projects of its time, as well as pioneering contributions to flood-control engineering systems that were considered advanced for the era.
In recognition of his contributions to public infrastructure and to Indian society at large, Visvesvaraya was conferred the Bharat Ratna — India's highest civilian honour — in 1955.
Why September 15 Is Celebrated as Engineers' Day
The Indian government formally designated September 15 as National Engineers' Day in 1968, choosing the date to coincide with Visvesvaraya's birth anniversary as a lasting tribute to his role in advancing India's engineering and infrastructure landscape. The day has since become an occasion to recognise the contributions of engineers across every sector of the Indian economy.