“The ideal engineer is a composite…He is not a scientist, he is not a mathematician, he is not a sociologist or a writer; but he may use the knowledge and techniques of any or all of these disciplines in solving engineering problems”
Engineers’ Day in India is celebrated on the 15th of September every year. Engineers’ Day marks the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya who is also popularly known as Sir MV. Engineers’ Day is observed on this day because Sir MV was literally the “Builder of India”, the builder of dams and water systems in India.
Sir MV is known as India’s most prolific civil engineer, economist, dam builder and statesman. His name is amongst one of the most prominent builders of India in the 20th century. In his tenure of being the Diwan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918, he completely transformed the state into a place which was then known as a “Model State”. Sir MV is known as “Father of Modern Mysore” for his numerous contributions in industrial, economic and social projects.
Engineer’s Day is celebrated to feel proud of the engineers of our country and to celebrate their achievements in each and every field of science and technology. In the economic progress and development of a country engineers play a very crucial role and contribution. The day is devoted to celebrate the past accomplishments of engineers and to glorify the future trends in engineering. The day shows the significance and importance of engineers at every step of our daily life.
A day indeed is very important to celebrate our engineers. Our lives have been simplified in various ways by the engineers. Simplicity have been brought to every complex process and all this is only because of our supremely talented engineers. Everything is online these days including online transactions, online learning, online businesses and many more and all these are made possible by engineers only. They are coming with innovations and better versions of products every day. That is why it is relevant to celebrate our engineers and their achievements on engineering day.
“The engineer has been, and is, a maker of history”
You are one who can create anything with your brains and creativity because you are an Engineer, ASCE PEC wishes you a very Happy Engineer’s Day
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