Summary
He honored Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a famous Indian engineer and leader.
National Engineers’ Day is celebrated every September 15 in India.
Key Points
4 points1
Engineers create new inventions and fix problems.
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Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya designed big projects like the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam.
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He received the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.
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The Prime Minister called engineers ‘Karmayogis’, meaning people who work hard for the country.
New Words to Learn
10 wordsengineer
a person who designs and builds things like bridges or machines
innovation
new ideas that make life better
nation‑building
working together to make a country stronger
legacy
the important things someone leaves behind for future people
civil engineer
someone who plans big projects like roads and water systems
infrastructure
the basic buildings and systems a country needs, like roads and bridges
Bharat Ratna
India’s highest award for great contributions
dam
a big wall that holds back water to create a lake
flood protection
ways to stop water from causing damage
Karmayogis
people who work hard for the good of the country
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