Superintending Engineer of the Water Resources Department, Ravikant Chaudhary, attended the programme as Chief Guest and emphasized the importance of honesty and discipline in education
Chancellor Prabhakar Singh paid tribute to engineers for their service and urged students to promote research and innovation in science and technology
The 59th Engineers’ Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Vivekananda Auditorium of Sona Devi School of Engineering and Technology on Tuesday. The programme was attended by Ravikant Chaudhary, Superintending Engineer, Water Resources Department, Galudih, as the Chief Guest. He extended his greetings to all the engineers present on the occasion and guided the students on various aspects of education and professional life.
Addressing the students, Ravikant Chaudhary said that honesty and discipline are extremely important in education. He advised students to maintain a balance between traditional knowledge and modern knowledge and apply both effectively in their studies and professional careers.
Ajay Prajapati, Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Ghatsila, also addressed the gathering. He informed the students about the history of engineering education in India, explaining that it began with institutions such as Thomson College, now known as IIT Roorkee, followed by the establishment and growth of the IITs.
Motivating the students, he said that the identity of any university is reflected in the achievements of its students. Therefore, students should work hard in the right direction and make full use of the opportunities available to them. Extending his wishes on Engineers’ Day, he emphasized that there is no substitute for hard work and encouraged students to maintain discipline and move forward in life.
Engineers’ Day is celebrated in India every year on 15 September to commemorate the birth anniversary of the great Indian engineer and Bharat Ratna awardee Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. He was one of India’s most distinguished engineers and made significant contributions to the development and modernization of the country.
The Vice-Chancellor of Sona Devi University, Dr. Braj Mohan Pat Pinguwa, encouraged the students and shared that he himself had served the country as a scientist for several years. He recalled having the opportunity to visit and study a dam in Karnataka constructed by Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya. Dr. Pinguwa advised students to give special importance to practicality in their work and to apply their academic knowledge in real-life situations.
The Chancellor of Sona Devi University, Shri Prabhakar Singh, paid tribute to all the engineers present at the Vivekananda Auditorium for their dedicated service. He urged students to promote research and innovation in science and education and said that their work should not remain confined merely to books. He encouraged them to develop technologies that can make people’s lives easier.
Shri Prabhakar Singh further said that both teachers and engineers are engaged in the work of nation-building. Teachers build personalities, while engineers build the nation, and therefore both deserve respect and recognition.
Pooja Tiwari, Head of the Department, Sona Devi School of Engineering and Technology, delivered the welcome address and acquainted the students with the contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya. She explained how technology has become an integral part of everyday life and how society is now highly dependent on engineering and technology. She advised students to use their judgment and carefully consider their interests and abilities while choosing an engineering branch.
Assistant Registrar Archana Singh also spoke about the life and achievements of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and acquainted the students with his remarkable contribution to the nation.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and concluded with the Vande Mataram and the National Anthem. On the occasion, students delivered several presentations related to their respective subjects through PowerPoint.
Lakshmi Murmu, a B.Sc. Agriculture student, gave a presentation on the usefulness of drones in agriculture, explaining how traditional farming can be transformed into smart agriculture with the help of modern technology.
Khushi, a Computer Science student, spoke on the theme of Engineers’ Day. Students of B.Sc. Biotechnology presented a paper on cloning in rats, while Shantanu, a B.Tech. Electrical Engineering student, presented a paper on starters.
The programme concluded on an inspiring note, encouraging students to pursue engineering with discipline, practical knowledge, research and innovation and to contribute meaningfully to the development of the nation.
