National Engineer’s Day is observed annually on September 15 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, an eminent engineer and statesman from Karnataka. His significant contributions to engineering and infrastructure have had a lasting impact on modern India.
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- Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was born on September 15, 1861, in Karnataka.
- He pursued a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Madras and a diploma in civil engineering from the College of Science in Pune.
- Notable achievements include the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam and the development of the Deccan Plateau irrigation system.
- He also designed a flood protection system for Hyderabad.
- Visvesvaraya received the Bharat Ratna and was named a Knight Commander of the British Indian Empire for his engineering excellence.
- Prime Minister recently honored him on social media, highlighting his contributions to engineering.
- National Engineer’s Day acknowledges engineers’ role in progress and innovation across various fields.
- Engineers continue to drive advancements and solve critical challenges in modern society.
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