Engineer’s Day 2020 Image: Today is the birthday of Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Happy Engineer’s Day 2020: The anniversary of the birth of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of the best engineers in India, is celebrated every year as Engineer’s Day. Popularly called ‘Sir MV’, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 for his immense contribution to the early development of infrastructure, education and social welfare in India. M Visvesvaraya was born in 1861 in Chikkaballapur, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Both of his parents were known Sanskrit scholars. M. Visvesvaraya did his primary education in his hometown, but then moved to Bengaluru for higher education. After completing his Bachelor of Arts degree, M. Visvesvaraya switched tracks and graduated in civil engineering from the Pune College of Engineering.
Happy Engineer’s Day 2020: Leaders pay tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Narendra Modi’s top cabinet ministers paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya today. Union Interior Minister Amit Shah described him as a great engineer and statesman. On Engineer’s Day, Shah greeted “talented and skilled engineers from India who have contributed significantly to the development of the nation.”
Tributes to the prolific engineer and statesman, Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya in his jayanti.
In # EngineersDayI salute our talented and qualified engineers who have contributed significantly to the development of the nation. India is proud of its pioneering work around the world. pic.twitter.com/kW19M5nJpW
– Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 15, 2020
Minister of Railways and Industry Piyush Goyal wrote on Twitter: “Tributes to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary. An exemplary engineer and a great nation builder, he also played a crucial role in the expansion of the lines. railways in parts of southern India … “.
Tributes to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary.
An exemplary engineer and a great nation builder, he also played a crucial role in the expansion of railway lines in parts of southern India.
Best wishes to all engineers at # EngineersDay. pic.twitter.com/9VUyPLyYNU
– Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) September 15, 2020
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her tribute to M. Visvesvaraya, said: “Remembering Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya on his birthday celebrated as Engineer’s Day … Extraordinary contribution to infrastructure construction – during India before and after independence in Deccan, Mysore, Pune etc … “.
Remembering Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya on his birthday celebrated as # EngineersDay. Extraordinary contribution to the construction of infrastructure – during the period before and after the independence of India in Deccan, Mysore, Pune etc. Unique contribution to engineering excellence. Inspiring
– Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) September 15, 2020
Prakash Javadekar paid his respects to M. Visvesvaraya and posted a video of “one of the marvels of engineering” – India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge.
Engineers form the backbone of any society. # EngineersDay , I pay tribute to the visionary and pioneering engineer, Shri M. Visvesvaraya.
Take a look at one of the engineering marvels being built by engineers from #NewIndia – India’s first vertical lift sea rail bridge. pic.twitter.com/z2BNVDhmxB
– Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) September 15, 2020
“Tributes to the legendary engineer, Bharat Ratna, M. Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary and best wishes to all engineers on Engineer’s Day …” Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot wrote on social media.
Tributes to the legendary engineer, Bharat Ratna, Sh M. Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary and best wishes to all engineers at # EngineersDay.
Our engineers contribute greatly to nation-building with their ingenuity and innovations and bring transformative change that leads to growth.– Ashok Gehlot (@ ashokgehlot51) September 15, 2020
M. Visvesvaraya was one of the first in India to think of irrigation techniques and flood disaster management. He became famous for his pioneering work in flood control measures. Like Diwan of Mysore, M. Visvesvaraya founded the Mysore Soap Factory, the Bangalore Agricultural University, the State Bank of Mysore, and the Mysore Iron and Steel Works. The companies employed thousands of people. He also founded the Government Engineering College, now known as University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering.
We wish you a happy engineer day 2020!
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