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.