Uttaranchal Institute of Technology (UIT), Uttaranchal University, Dehradun observed “Engineer’s Day” with a big cheer and applaud. Engineer’s Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of a great Civil Engineer, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Sir M. Visvesvaraya is very well known for his works in the field of engineering like construction of river dams, bridges, pure water for drinking etc.
The event was inaugurated by honourable Chancellor of the university Shri Jitendra Joshi, Vice President Dr. Satbir Sehgal, Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Dharam Buddhi, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Rajesh Bahuguna, Director- Student Affairs and IT Services Prof. (Dr.) Abhishek Joshi, Dean UIT Prof. (Dr.) S.D Pandey. After that the students of UIT presented various performances like singing, dancing and monologues. The honourable Chancellor of the university Shri Jitendra Joshi, shared his thoughts with everyone that only hard work and persistence is the key to make a better life and how technology has changed over time and how engineers have to keep up to this fast-moving technology. The Dean of UIT, Prof. (Dr.) S. D Pandey, in his speech highlighted the immense importance of Engineer’s Day to student and also told them that on this day Sir M. Visvesvaraya birthday is celebrated and his contribution in the field of engineering is remembered.
Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Dharam Buddhi congratulated and gave their best wishes to the future engineers and encouraged them to work in the field of research and always contribute to the welfare of the nation. On this occasion various other technical and non-technical events also came into the light. Students whole-heartedly, showing full dedicated efforts took part in these events named Model Presentation, Cook without Fire, LAN Gaming, Quiz Competition, Poster Presentation, Treasure Hunt and Rangoli Competition. Students from different branches such as Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Aerospace Engineering took part in the events. Different schools of the university also took part in the events. The Engineer’s Day celebrations was a resounding success. The event ended with a vote of thanks by Head of Department, Computer Science & Engineering, Prof. (Dr.) Sumit Chaudhary.
