Summary
Engineer's Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of engineer statesman M Visvesvaraya
Modi also posted a snippet from one of his Mann Ki Baat broadcasts where he talked about the subject.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on Engineer's Day and said India is blessed to have a skilled and talented pool of engineers contributing to nation-building.
Engineer's Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of engineer statesman M Visvesvaraya, a diwan of erstwhile Mysore kingdom, who is credited with pioneering engineering works.
Modi tweeted, "Greetings to all engineers on Engineers Day. Our nation is blessed to have a skilled and talented pool of engineers who are contributing to nation-building. Our Government is working to enhance the infrastructure for studying engineering including building more engineering colleges."
"On Engineers Day, we remember the pathbreaking contribution of Sir M. Visvesvaraya. May he keep inspiring generations of future engineers to distinguish themselves," he added.
Modi also posted a snippet from one of his Mann Ki Baat broadcasts where he talked about the subject.
Last updated on 15 Sep 2022
