Bengaluru, Sep 15 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that the state government would celebrate Engineers’ Day officially from next year.
Speaking to reporters after garlanding
the statue of renowned engineer and statesman Sir M Visvesvaraya here to mark Engineers’ Day, he said an order to this effect would be issued.
“From next year, Engineers’ Day will be celebrated by the government,” Shivakumar said.
He said a proposal had been submitted to celebrate the occasion officially by the government and that he had given his approval.
“More than one lakh engineers are being produced in our state every year. Karnataka has the highest number of engineers in India, and it is our responsibility to recognise them… All engineers across the length and breadth of the state should take note of this. It is our responsibility to respect you. The modalities (of government celebration) will be finalised after discussions with officials,” he added.
Stating that engineers are an asset to the country, the CM said they are the ones who put into practice the research and discoveries of scientists.
“Engineers lay the foundation for all development,” he said.
He further said engineers had traditionally been recognised for their contribution to architecture and construction, but their role had now expanded to areas such as energy, infrastructure and information technology.
“Visvesvaraya is a role model for the country. His contribution to Karnataka is immense,” Shivakumar said. PTI KSU KH
