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== Engineer's Day in India== |
== Engineer's Day in India== |
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In [[India]], Engineer's day is celebrated on September 15. This day is celebrated in the honor of [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya]] (1861-1962) , who |
In [[India]], Engineer's day is celebrated on September 15. This day is celebrated in the honor of [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya]] (1861-1962) , who is a notable Indian Engineer, scholar, statesman and the Diwan of Mysore during 1912 to 1919. Internationally recognised for his genius in harnessing water resources, he was responsible for successful design and construction of several river dams, bridges and implementing irrigation and drinking water schemes all over India. |
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He served as the |
He served as the Dewan of Mysore State and was considered to be the architect of the all-round development of Karnataka. |
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Among his most successful projects are the design and construction of the K.R. Sagar dam and its adjoining Brindavan Gardens, turn-around of the Bhadravati Iron and Steel Works, setting up of the Mysore Sandalwood Oil Factory and the founding of the Bank of Mysore. |
Among his most successful projects are the design and construction of the K.R. Sagar dam and its adjoining Brindavan Gardens, turn-around of the Bhadravati Iron and Steel Works, setting up of the Mysore Sandalwood Oil Factory and the founding of the Bank of Mysore. |
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Revision as of 19:20, 5 September 2012
Engineer's Day is observed in several countries.
Engineer's Day in Nepal
In Nepal, Engineer's day is celebrated on Shrawan 3 which lies generally on July 18/19.
Engineer's Day in Argentina
In Argentina, Engineer's day is celebrated on June 16. Not to be confused with "Argentina's engineering day" which is on June 08
the reason being that in 1870 Luis Augusto Huergo became the first Engineer in Argentina.
Engineer's Day in Colombia
In Colombia, Engineer's day is celebrated on August 17.
Engineer's Day in India
In India, Engineer's day is celebrated on September 15. This day is celebrated in the honor of Sir M. Visvesvaraya (1861-1962) , who is a notable Indian Engineer, scholar, statesman and the Diwan of Mysore during 1912 to 1919. Internationally recognised for his genius in harnessing water resources, he was responsible for successful design and construction of several river dams, bridges and implementing irrigation and drinking water schemes all over India.
He served as the Dewan of Mysore State and was considered to be the architect of the all-round development of Karnataka.
Among his most successful projects are the design and construction of the K.R. Sagar dam and its adjoining Brindavan Gardens, turn-around of the Bhadravati Iron and Steel Works, setting up of the Mysore Sandalwood Oil Factory and the founding of the Bank of Mysore.
In 1906-07, Government of India sent him to Eden,(Africa) to study water supply and drainage system and the project prepared by him was implemented in Eden successfully.
Engineer's Day in Iran
In Iran Engineer's day refers to 24 February every year. This day is celebrated to respect Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Iranian great scientist.[1] ][]]
Engineer's Day in Mexico
In Mexico, Engineer's day is celebrated on July 1.[2]
Engineer's Day in Venezuela
In Venezuela, Engineer's day is celebrated on October 28.
Engineer's Day in Panama
In Panama, Engineer's day is celebrated on January 26th.
Engineer's Day in Italy
In Italy, Engineer's day is celebrated on 15 June.
Engineer's Day in Taiwan
In Taiwan, Engineer's day is celebrated on June 6th.[3]
Engineer's Day in the United States
In United States, Engineer's Day is celebrated on June 4th.[4]
Engineer's Day in Perú
In Perú, Engineer's day is celebrated on June 8th.
Engineer's Day in Chile
In Chile, Engineer's day is celebrated on May 14th.[5]