PM Modi extends Engineers Day greetings to engineering community

This occasion is commemorated on the birth anniversary of the distinguished engineer, M Visvesvaraya.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted engineers on the occasion of Engineers Day.

The day is observed on the birth anniversary of eminent engineer M Visvesvaraya.

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“Greetings to all hardworking engineers on #EngineersDay! Their innovative minds and tireless dedication have been the backbone of our nation’s progress. From infrastructural marvels to tech breakthroughs, their contributions touch every aspect of our lives,” Modi said on X (formerly
Twitter).

Visvesvaraya is regarded as one of the foremost civil engineers, whose birthday, September 15, is celebrated every year as Engineer’s Day in India, Sri Lanka, and even Tanzania.

He is also often regarded as the maker of modern Mysore.