Delhi and Beyond

Indian Twitterati celebrates National Engineer’s Day with a grand meme fest

Published by
Jayali Wavhal

Why does India celebrate National Engineer’s Day?

Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya is known as the great engineer in India who introduced several modern-day mechanisms and commendable infrastructural projects throughout his career. 

Popularly known as Sir MV, he is responsible for introducing a revolutionary irrigation system in India that caters to several dams and reservoirs, including the current largest reservoir system in Asia – Mysuru’s Krishnaraj Sagar dam. His efforts and teachings have also led to the invention of a WWII armoured vehicle that was manufactured by Tata Steel engineers.

It’s to honour this great mind that India celebrates 15 September as National Engineer’s Day. His books Reconstructing India (1920) and Planned Economy of India (1934) still inspire several engineers across the nation and are responsible for the infrastructure of many cities even today. While several political leaders honour and acknowledge the contribution of engineers, a meme fest fills on Twitter. 

Instagram: instagram.com/thepatriot_in/
Twitter: twitter.com/Patriot_Delhi
Facebook: facebook.com/Thepatriotnewsindia

Jayali Wavhal

Jayali Wavhal writes stories about gender, lifestyle, environment and civic issues.

Published by
Jayali Wavhal

Recent Posts

Visa fraud busted in Delhi; two held for cheating 46 with overseas job opportunities

Delhi Police busted a visa fraud racket and arrested two men for duping 46 people…

October 1, 2026

World Vegetarian Day: 5 iconic old vegetarian eateries in Delhi

From stuffed naans and chole bhature to dahi bhalla, dosas and kachoris, these five old…

October 1, 2026

International Coffee Day: Four unique coffee treats and experiences to try in Delhi-NCR

From coffee-infused Indian sweets and chilled desserts to new blends and tasting sessions, these Delhi-NCR…

October 1, 2026

Delhi: Control room launched to monitor construction sites, open burning

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launched an AI control centre to track pollution sources 24/7, including…

October 1, 2026

World Vegetarian Day: 4 Delhi-NCR spots to enjoy meat-free Mediterranean cuisine

From hummus and falafel to salads, pasta and vegetable-led plates, these Delhi-NCR spots offer fresh,…

October 1, 2026

Raahgiri Day on Oct 4: No cars in CP’s Inner Circle in Delhi; Euphoria to perform

CP's Inner Circle goes car-free this Sunday for Raahgiri Day, featuring cycling, fitness, and a…

October 1, 2026