Why is Engineers’ Day celebrated on September 15? The story of M Visvesvaraya

India marks Engineers’ Day on September 15 to honour Sir M Visvesvaraya, one of the country’s most respected engineers and administrators. PM Narendra Modi marked the occasion by paying tribute to Visvesvaraya and recognising engineers working across sectors including infrastructure, AI, telecom and space.

India marks National Engineers’ Day every year on September 15, celebrating the people behind everything from bridges and dams to computer chips, satellites, metros and the software running on our phones. The date has a deeper historical link. September 15 is the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of India’s most respected engineers and administrators.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, greeted engineers across the country and paid tribute to Visvesvaraya. In a post on X, Modi called engineers “the people who build, innovate and provide solutions for a better tomorrow.” He also described........

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