Engineers Day 2025: Honoring M. Visvesvaraya

Engineers Day 2025

Engineers Day 2025 is being celebrated  on 15th Sep 2025.

Engineers Day is a special occasion that celebrates the hard work, creativity, and dedication of engineers who shape the world around us. From the bridges we cross and the buildings we live in, to the technology we use every day, engineers play a vital role in making life easier and advancing society.

Every year, this day is observed in India with great respect and enthusiasm to highlight the importance of engineering in nation-building. It also serves as an inspiration for young minds to pursue engineering as a career and honours the legacy of one of India’s greatest engineers, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.

Engineers Day 2025 Date:

Engineers Day in India is celebrated every year on 15 September.

• In 2025, it will be observed on Monday, 15 September 2025.
• The date remains the same annually and is marked by events and celebrations across schools, colleges, universities, and engineering institutions throughout the country.

Engineers Day 2025 Theme:

Each year, Engineers Day is celebrated with a specific theme that reflects the evolving needs and advancements of the modern world.

• Theme for 2025: “Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence: Driving India’s Techade.”

This theme emphasizes how cutting-edge technologies such as:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Robotics
• Quantum Computing
• Sustainable Innovations

are driving India toward becoming a global technology leader. It also encourages engineers to focus on excellence, problem-solving, and innovation to overcome challenges and build a better future.

Whose Birth Anniversary is Celebrated on 15 September?

Engineers Day in India is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (M. Visvesvaraya), one of India’s most renowned engineers and visionaries.

• Born: 15 September 1861, Muddenahalli, Karnataka

Major Contributions:

• Designed innovative irrigation systems and flood management techniques
• Developed significant infrastructure projects in India

Served as Dewan of Mysore (1912–1918), modernizing the state through:

• Industries
• Educational institutions
• Public works

His brilliance and service to the nation earned him the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1955.