15 September,2026 11:30 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets engineers and pays tribute to Sir M Visvesvaraya on National Engineers’ Day. File pic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to legendary engineer and statesman Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on National Engineers' Day and praised engineers for their contribution to innovation, infrastructure and nation-building.
National Engineers' Day is observed across India on September 15 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Visvesvaraya, one of the country's most celebrated civil engineers. His contribution to engineering and public infrastructure has made him a lasting symbol of technical excellence and nation-building.
Born on September 15, 1861, Visvesvaraya, popularly known as M.V., is regarded as the âFather of Modern Mysore'. He played an important role in the development of major infrastructure projects and left a lasting legacy in India's engineering history.
Taking to X, Modi extended his greetings to engineers across the country and paid tribute to Visvesvaraya.
"Happy Engineers Day to all remarkable engineers, the people who build, innovate and provide solutions for a better tomorrow. Tributes to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose engineering genius and nation-building vision continue to inspire," the Prime Minister said.
In a video shared by him, Modi highlighted the role of engineers in converting ideas and aspirations into tangible achievements. He described them as âKarmayogis' working for the progress of the country.
"Engineers do not merely build machines; they are the Karmayogis who transform dreams into reality. I applaud and commend every engineer of India. India has been home to many such engineers who turned the unimaginable into the imaginable and presented feats that are hailed as marvels in the world of engineering," he said.
The Prime Minister also recalled Visvesvaraya's contribution to India's engineering heritage and his enduring influence on generations of engineers.
"In our proud heritage of great engineers, we were also blessed with a priceless gem whose works continue to astonish people even today -- and that was Bharat Ratna Dr M. Visvesvaraya. In his honour and memory, September 15 is celebrated as Engineers' Day. Following in his footsteps, the engineers of our nation have carved a distinct identity for themselves across the entire world. On this occasion, I respectfully salute all engineers and bow to their creative power of nation-building," PM Modi added.
Visvesvaraya received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 1955 for his contributions to public projects, engineering and society.
He was instrumental in the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam in Mysore and played a key role in designing and implementing complex flood protection systems.
The Government of India officially designated September 15 as National Engineers' Day in 1968 to recognise Visvesvaraya's contribution to engineering and nation-building.
(With inputs from IANS)
