Engineers play vital position in nation-building, say specialists

Engineers have performed a big position in nation-building, sustainable growth, water assets administration, and technological innovation, mentioned N. Kannaya Naidu, nationwide professional in Hydraulic Gates and Handling Equipment and Advisor (Mechanical), Water Resources Department, Government of A.P.

He was talking because the chief visitor in a programme organised at Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education in Vijayawada on Monday (September 15, 2025), to mark the start anniversary of well-known Indian civil engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, which can be celebrated because the National Engineer’s Day.

Citing examples of his earlier tasks equivalent to Nagarjuna Sagar, Srisailam, Thungabadra dam, and different irrigation works, he motivated college students to uphold values of self-discipline, dedication, and duty.

Experts current on the programme recalled the historic contributions of engineers in irrigation tasks and industrial progress and made particular references to tasks equivalent to Himayatsagar Dam and Srisailam Dam, which stand as monuments of engineering excellence in India.

Siddhartha Academy president M. Rajayya appreciated the position of civil and mechanical engineers. Vice-Chancellor, P. Venkateswara Rao, in his handle, emphasised the position of engineers in driving innovation, analysis, and technological development. He inspired college students to give attention to sustainability, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary studying to satisfy the challenges of the longer term, whereas striving for ‘Viksit Bharat’ to make ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ a actuality.

The occasion concluded with the reaffirmation that ‘Engineers are the builders of a nation’, inspiring college students to try for excellence, sustainability, and repair of their skilled journeys. The occasion was organised by Department of Civil Engineering of the institute.