September 15 is celebrated as Engineers' Day in honor of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of the most distinguished engineers in Indian history. The date marks his birth anniversary. Sir M. Visvesvaraya was born on September 15, 1861, and his contributions to engineering, particularly in water resource management and infrastructure development, have had a lasting impact on the country.
Why Sir M. Visvesvaraya?
For his contributions, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955, India’s highest civilian honor.
Thus, Engineers' Day on September 15 is a tribute to his enduring legacy and the role of engineers in the nation’s development.
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