Andhra University celebrates Engineers' Day, honors Visvesvaraya's legacy

Engineers' Day observed at Andhra University

Andhra University marked National Engineers' Day with Vice-Chancellor G.P. Raja Sekhar leading floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya's statue at the University Engineers' Office. The event brought together university officials and engineering faculty to honor the legacy of India's most celebrated engineer.

Vice-Chancellor calls for durable infrastructure

Speaking at the ceremony, Raja Sekhar directed the Engineers' Office personnel to concentrate on constructing durable structures and facilities that serve society. He called upon engineers to draw inspiration from Visvesvaraya's life and work.

Symposium highlights engineering's nation-building role

The observance coincided with the ACCESS-2K26 symposium organized by the Civil Engineering Department. K. Dhanunjeya Rao, former Principal Chief Engineer at Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, addressed the gathering and emphasized that engineering played a key role in nation-building. He urged students to learn discipline and high values from Visvesvaraya, and highlighted the engineering expertise behind major Indian Railways projects and railway lines in hilly regions.

Engineering College Principal K. Venkata Subbaiah told students they should learn from Visvesvaraya's simple living and high thinking. Civil Engineering department head C.N.V. Satyanarayana Reddy stressed the importance of punctuality, honesty and dedication.

Source: The Hindu