Why we celebrate Engineer's Day?
Today is Engineer's Day. India is celebrating 'Engineer's Day' on September 15th to mark the birth anniversary of Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah who was a noted Indian engineer. He was also honoured with India's highest honour, the Bharat Ratna in 1955. He was the man behind the flood protection system and served as a cheif engineer during construction of Krishna Raja Sagara on the Kaveri River near Mysore. Several dams, which are still functioning, were built under him and many established/budding engineers are walking on the path he paved. With a compilation of significant stories providing engineering inputs, here's to all innovations and innovations!
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