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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.

• Key Contributions: He was instrumental in several engineering projects, including the design and construction of dams, bridges, and irrigation systems. Notably, he designed the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam in Karnataka, which was considered a major engineering feat at the time.
• Innovative Mind: He is credited with inventing the automatic floodgates used in dams, which helped control water flow and prevent floods.
• Nation Builder: Beyond his technical achievements, Sir Visvesvaraya served as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of Mysore from 1912 to 1918. Under his leadership, Mysore transformed into one of the most progressive states in India.

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.