Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings on the occasion of Engineers Day, saying the tireless dedication of professionals in the field has been the backbone of the nation’s progress over the years.
PM Modi took to X (formerly Twitter), to pay homage to one of the country’s foremost civil engineers, M Visvesvaraya, whose birth anniversary is celebrated as ‘Engineers Day’.
“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,” PM Modi posted on X.
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. pic.twitter.com/lcBeL1GmZQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2023
Calling him a visionary engineer and statesman, PM Modi said he continues to inspire generations to innovate and serve the nation.
“On #EngineersDay we pay homage to Sir M Visvesvaraya, a visionary engineer and statesman. He continues to inspire generations to innovate and serve the nation. Here are glimpses from Chikkaballapura, where I paid homage to him during my visit earlier this year,” Modi said in another post.
On #EngineersDay we pay homage to Sir M Visvesvaraya, a visionary engineer and statesman. He continues to inspire generations to innovate and serve the nation. Here are glimpses from Chikkaballapura, where I paid homage to him during my visit earlier this year. pic.twitter.com/LP4Kn51TQo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2023
Visvesvaraya, born on September 15,1861, in Muddenahalli near Chikkaballapur, is renowned as one of India’s eminent nation-builders. His legacy is marked by the iconic landmarks he designed, which have become emblematic of modern India.
He also held the position of the 19th Dewan of Mysuru, formerly known as Mysore, serving from 1912 to 1918.