Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, often referred to as Sir M. Visvesvaraya, was an eminent Indian engineer, scholar, and statesman. He passed away on 14 April 1962,
Visvesvaraya was born on 15 September 1861, in Muddenahalli, a village in present-day Karnataka, India. He made significant contributions to various fields, particularly in engineering, education, and public administration.
Visvesvaraya played a key role in the development of India's infrastructure during the British colonial era and in the early years of independent India. He served as the Chief Engineer of the Mysore State and was instrumental in the construction of dams, bridges, and irrigation systems, including the Krishna Raja Sagara dam in Mysore.
Visvesvaraya's contributions to engineering and nation-building earned him numerous honors and accolades, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1955. His birthday, 15 September is celebrated as Engineer's Day in in India, Sri Lanka and Tanzania in his memory, in recognition of his remarkable achievements and contributions to the field of engineering.
Though he did not pass away on 12 April , his legacy continues to inspire generations of engineers and policymakers in India and beyond.
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