Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (1861–1962)
Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (1861–1962), also known as MV, was an Indian civil engineer, administrator, and statesman. He served as the 19th Dewan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918. His contributions to engineering and nation-building are remarkable:
1. Engineering Legacy:
o Visvesvaraya is regarded as one of the foremost civil engineers in India.
o His birthday, 15 September, is celebrated every year as Engineer’s Day in India, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania.
o He is often referred to as “the maker of modern Mysore”.
2. Career Highlights:
o Visvesvaraya worked as a civil engineer for the British India government and later as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Mysore.
o His services to British India earned him the title of CIE (Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire).
o For his contributions to the Kingdom of Mysore and the Republic of India, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955.
3. Early Life and Education:
o Born on 15 September 1861 in Muddenahalli, Kingdom of Mysore (now in Karnataka, India).
o He received his primary education in Bangalore and earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the University of Madras.
o Later, he studied at the College of Engineering, Pune, graduating as an engineer with a Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCE).
4. Legacy:
o Visvesvaraya’s impact extends beyond engineering. He was a visionary leader who contributed significantly to India’s progress.
o His dedication to scientific inquiry and nation-building continues to inspire generations.
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