- PM Modi paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya on Engineers’ Day.
- He praised engineers for driving innovation and tackling challenges across sectors.
- Modi said engineers will play a key role in building a Viksit Bharat.
- Engineers’ Day marks the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a pioneer in modern engineering.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 15th Sept: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya on the occasion of Engineers’ Day, lauding his pioneering contributions that shaped India’s modern engineering landscape.
In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister said, “Today, on Engineers’ Day, I pay homage to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose brilliance left an indelible mark on India’s engineering landscape. I extend warm greetings to all engineers who, through their creativity and determination, continue to drive innovation and tackle tough challenges across sectors. Our engineers will continue playing a crucial role in the collective efforts to build a Viksit Bharat.”
Engineers’ Day is celebrated annually on September 15 to honour the legacy of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, known for his transformative work in irrigation systems, flood protection, and engineering projects that laid the foundation for India’s infrastructure growth.