The country is celebrating Engineer’s Day today (15th September, 2025) — a day that marks the birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a legendary
engineer and statesman who made significant contributions to India’s infrastructure and engineering. Across the nation, social media platforms are filled with tributes and wishes in his honour. On platforms like X, Instagram, and others, people are expressing gratitude for engineers, with one recurring sentiment: “Without our engineers, India would not have witnessed the growth it is witnessing today.” From serious Engineer’s Day wishes to light-hearted and relatable ones, social media is filled with varied posts today. One user wrote, “Happy Engineers’ Day! Today, we celebrate the spirit of innovation, problem-solving, and progress. Engineers are the architects of modern society—turning ideas into reality, challenges into opportunities, and dreams into structures, systems, and technologies that shape our everyday lives. On this day, we pay tribute to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, the visionary engineer whose brilliance and dedication continue to inspire generations. To every engineer out there – thank you for building bridges of progress, designing paths of growth, and coding the future. Let’s keep innovating. Let’s keep building. Happy Engineers’ Day!” Another wished, “Many congratulations to all the engineers on #EngineersDay. The responsibility of making the country technically strong is on your shoulders. This day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Vishvesvaraya, the great engineer of India.” Also Read: Why is Engineers’ Day Celebrated? Date, Significance & More One more remarked in a lighter tone, “Happy Engineer’s Day doston! Engineer banna matlab ek alag hi journey — attendance ke liye struggle, assignments last night me complete, aur exams me ‘chaar option me se ek to sahi hoga’ wali soch! Once again, happy Engineering Day.” Check out the social media posts -
Born in 1861, Sir M. Visvesvaraya’s pioneering work in irrigation systems, dams, and public projects — including the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam — earned him the Bharat Ratna in 1955. Engineer’s Day not only honors his legacy but also recognizes the vital role of engineers in nation-building and innovation.