Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession.

Sir MV

Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, also known as Sir MV, was a renowned engineer, scholar, and statesman who was born on September 15, 1861 in Muddenahalli, Karnataka. He is widely regarded as the “father of modern Mysore” and one of the chief architects of India’s economic development. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, in 1955¹.

Sir MV was known for his visionary ideas, meticulous planning, and high standards of work ethics. He was also a prolific writer and speaker who shared his insights and wisdom on various topics, especially engineering and nation-building.