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Madhya Pradesh Engineers Highlighted as Drivers of Development
Madhya Pradesh held a special event to celebrate Engineers’ Day.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said engineers do more than build roads and buildings.
He said their work can create jobs, improve transportation and help communities grow.
The event remembered Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a famous Indian engineer.
Yadav said engineers should use modern technology and environmentally friendly materials.
The Public Works Department is working with researchers on sustainable infrastructure.
Several engineers and construction teams were honoured for good work.
A new agreement on sustainable construction was also exchanged at the event.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said engineers contribute to Madhya Pradesh’s economic and social development beyond construction work.
Yadav described roads, bridges and buildings as investments that expand connectivity, employment and economic opportunities.
The Engineers’ Day event commemorated engineer and Bharat Ratna awardee Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
The Public Works Department was urged to adopt research, modern technology, sustainable construction and innovation.
A sustainable-infrastructure MoU between the PWD and CSIR-AMPRI was exchanged, while engineers and construction agencies received honours.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, PWD Minister Rakesh Singh, engineers, officials and construction agencies.
- What
- A state-level Engineers’ Day celebration focused on engineering’s role in development, innovation and sustainable infrastructure.
- Where
- Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- To mark the birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya and highlight engineers’ contributions to the state’s economic and social development.
Key facts
- Event
- State-level Engineers’ Day celebration
- Location
- Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre, Bhopal
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Yadav
- Honoured engineer
- Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
- Infrastructure agreement
- MoU between the Public Works Department and CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal
- Additional release
- A compendium of PWD circulars from the past decade
- Award focus
- Quality, timely execution, technical innovation and environmental conservation
Quotes
Mohan Yadav
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
“Constructing a new road does not merely facilitate transportation; it opens new avenues for the economic and social development of the entire region.”
thehansindia.com
“The state government stands with engineers who undertake positive innovations in the public interest.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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