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15 September – A Tribute to the Father of Modern Engineering, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

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“The way to build a nation is to build a good citizen” – Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.

“It is better to work out than rust out” – Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.

Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

  1. Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (M. Visvesvaraya) was a renowned Indian engineer, statesman, and scholar.
  2. He is remembered as one of India’s most influential engineers and played a major role in the development of irrigation, water-supply systems, dams, and infrastructure.
  3. He was born on 15 September 1861 in Muddenahalli, a village in the present-day Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, India.
  4. He was born into a respected family and received his early education in Karnataka.
  5. He later studied at the University of Madras and completed his engineering education at Poona College of Science, now associated with the College of Engineering, Pune.
  6. As an engineer, he worked on several important irrigation and water-supply projects.
  7. He became particularly well known for his work in designing and improving systems for controlling and storing water.
  8. He was associated with the development of automatic sluice gates, which helped regulate water levels in reservoirs and dams.
  9. His engineering expertise was applied to important projects in different parts of India.
  10. He was not only an engineer but also an able administrator and statesman. He served as the Diwan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918.
  11. During his time in Mysore, he encouraged industrial, educational, agricultural, and economic development.
  12. He supported the establishment and growth of industries and institutions that contributed to the modernization of the Mysore State.
  13. He was responsible for significant engineering projects in India, including the Krishna Raja Sagara dam in Mandya, which helped convert nearby wasteland into fertile land and became the primary source of drinking water for many neighbouring cities. The dam itself continues to draw thousands of visitors every year.
  14. His birthday, 15 September, is celebrated every year in India as Engineers’ Day to honour his contribution to engineering and nation-building.
  15. Sir M. Visvesvaraya passed away on 14 April 1962 at the age of 100.
  16. His birth anniversary is observed as Engineer’s Day in India, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.

“Without education, we are a nation of children” – Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.

✨ A Legacy of Honors & Distinction ✨

  1. 💡Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) – 1911.
  2. 🌍Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (KCIE) – 1915, which gave him the title “Sir”.
  3. 🏅Bharat Ratna – 1955, India’s highest civilian award.
  4. 🏆Honorary Doctorates – He received honorary degrees from several universities in recognition of his contributions to engineering and public service.
  5. 🎓Honorary Memberships – He was honoured by prestigious engineering institutions for his outstanding contribution to the field.
  6. 👨‍🔧Engineers’ Day – 15 September, his birthday, is celebrated as Engineers’ Day in India in his honour.
Black and white image of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

Key Qualities to adopt from his Legacy :

  1. Hard work and dedication – He was deeply committed to his work and responsibilities.
  2. Discipline – He believed that discipline and punctuality were essential for success.
  3. Innovation – He used creative and practical ideas to solve engineering and social problems.
  4. Knowledge and learning – He valued education, science, and continuous learning.
  5. Time management – He was known for being punctual and using his time efficiently.
  6. Determination – He faced challenges with perseverance and did not easily give up.
  7. Patriotism – He dedicated his knowledge and skills to the development of India.
  8. Honesty and integrity – He maintained high standards of professionalism and public service.
  9. Vision – He had a forward-looking approach toward industrial, educational, and economic development.
  10. Service to society – He believed that knowledge and engineering should be used for the betterment of people.

“Remember, your work may be only to sweep a railway crossing, but it is your duty to keep it so clean that no other crossing in the world is as clean as yours” – Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

✨ Exploring the Literary World of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya ✨

  1. Speeches (1917)
  2. Reconstructing India (1920)
  3. Rural Industrialization in India (1931)
  4. Unemployment in India: Its Causes and Cure (1932)
  5. Planned Economy for India (1934)
  6. Nation Building: A Five-Year Plan for the Provinces (1937)
  7. District Development Scheme (1939)
  8. Prosperity Through Industry (1942)
  9. Village Industrialization (1945)
  10. Memories of My Working Life (1951)

“The scientist discovers a new type of material or energy and the engineer discovers a new use for it“ – Gordon Lindsay Glegg

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