A visionary who spearheaded development
“IT IS BETTER TO WORK OUT THAN RUST OUT” Let us remember Sir M Vishveshvaraya, the most celebrated engineer of India. The man of action who have contributed immensely in the development of nation, the father of Indian engineering, the Civil Engineer, Scholar, Statesman, Bharat Ratna, Sir Mokshgundam Vishveshvaraya. The name Vishweshwaraya is at the forefront of the list of the world’s greatest engineers and is credited with performing many engineering miracles in the country. He is the most inspiring personality for all engineers who are passionate for their work. Birth and childhood Sir Mokshagundam Vishveshvaraya was born on September 15, 1860, in a Telugu-Brahmin family in the village of Munddenahalli in the state of Mysore. His Parents, (father) Mokshgundanam Srinivasa shastry and (mother)Venkatalakshamma was from the Mokshagundam village. After losing his father at the age of 12, Vishweshwaraya had to endure a lot of hardship to continue his education, as his family facing finan