**Summary:**
On September 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya on Engineers Day, recognizing his foundational contributions to India's modern engineering landscape. In a message on X, the Prime Minister extended greetings to all engineers, acknowledging their role in driving innovation and addressing challenges across various sectors. He emphasized the crucial role of engineers in the collective effort to build a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India). The Prime Minister's message, disseminated by PIB Delhi, Release ID: 2166651, highlights the government's recognition of the engineering community's importance in national development.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister of India, responsible for supporting the Prime Minister in their duties.
Sir M. Visvesvaraya: An Indian civil engineer and statesman, Bharat Ratna recipient, known for his contributions to engineering in India. The text refers to paying tribute to him on Engineers Day.
Engineers Day: A day observed in India on September 15th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and to recognize the contributions of engineers to the nation.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya on Engineers Day.
Bharat Ratna: The highest civilian award of the Republic of India.
Delhi: The National Capital Territory of Delhi where the Press Information Bureau (PIB) released the information.
X: Social media platform where the Prime Minister shared a message.
Viksit Bharat: A vision for a developed India. The text mentions that engineers will play a crucial role in building a Viksit Bharat.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister pays tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya on
Engineers’ Day
Posted On: 15 SEP 2025 8:44AM by PIB Delhi
On the occasion of Engineers’ Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid heartfelt homage to Bharat
Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose pioneering contributions laid the foundation for India’s modern
engineering landscape.
In a message on X today, the Prime Minister said:
“Today, on Engineers’ Day, I pay homage to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose brilliance left an indelible mark on
India’s engineering landscape. I extend warm greetings to all engineers who, through their creativity and
determination, continue to drive innovation and tackle tough challenges across sectors. Our engineers will
continue playing a crucial role in the collective efforts to build a Viksit Bharat.”
Today, on Engineers’ Day, I pay homage to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose brilliance left an indelible
mark on India’s engineering landscape. I extend warm greetings to all engineers who, through their
creativity and determination, continue to drive innovation and tackle tough…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2025
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(Release ID: 2166651)