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- The Karnataka government has officially declared September 15 as Engineers' Day, marking the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya.
- The government has also permitted engineers to use the prefix 'Er.' before their names, similar to titles like 'Dr' for doctors and 'Prof' for professors.
- Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced the decision hours before the government order was issued and said Karnataka produces more than one lakh engineers every year.
- Earlier this month, the state government allowed teachers to use the prefix 'Tr' before their names on Teachers' Day.
- The move matters because it formally recognises the contribution of engineers to the state's development and honours Visvesvaraya, the architect of modern Mysore State.
What to watch next
- Details of how Engineers' Day will be celebrated officially from next year, as announced by the Chief Minister.
- Whether other states follow Karnataka in allowing the 'Er.' prefix and declaring Engineers' Day officially.
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D K Shivakumar
Chief Minister of Karnataka
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“More than one lakh engineers are being produced in our state every year. Karnataka has the highest number of engineers in India, and it is our responsibility to recognise them...”
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…would celebrate Engineers’ Day officially from next year. Shivakumar hails engineers’ contribution Speaking to reporters after garlanding the statue of renowned engineer and statesman Sir M Visvesvaraya here, he said, “ More than one lakh engineers are being produced in our state every year. Karnataka has the highest number of engineers in India, and it is our responsibility to recognise them... All engineers across the length and breadth of the state should take note of this. It is our responsibility to respect you.” Calling engineers an asset to the country, the CM said they put into practice the research…
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