In India, Engineer's day is celebrated on September 15. This day is celebrated in the honor of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (1861-1962), who was a notable Indian engineer, scholar, statesman and the Diwan of Mysore during 1912 to 1919. Internationally recognised for his genius in harnessing water resources, he was responsible for successful design and construction of several river dams, bridges and implementing irrigation and drinking water schemes all over India.
He served as the dewan of Mysore State and was considered to be the architect of the all-round development of Karnataka.
Among his most successful projects are the design and construction of the K.R. Sagar dam and its adjoining Brindavan Gardens, turn-around of the Bhadravati Iron and Steel Works, setting up of the Mysore Sandalwood Oil Factory and the founding of the Bank of Mysore.
Sir Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
( Diwan of the Mysore kingdom In office 1912–1919 )
Monarch Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV
Preceded by T. Ananda Rao
Succeeded by M. Kantaraj Urs
Personal details
Born September 15, 1860(1860-09-15)
Muddenahalli, Chikballapur,
Kingdom of Mysore (now Karnataka)
Died April 14, 1962(1962-04-14) (aged 101) Bangalore
Alma mater Poona Civil Engineering College Profession Engineer
Religion Hindu
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