Engineers Day Celebrating Minds That Build the Future

Engineers’ Day is not just a date on the calendar - it is a celebration of imagination applied with precision. Observed on September 15th, the day honors Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a visionary who taught us that engineering is as much about foresight as it is about design.

His life reminds us that true innovation lies in anticipating the needs of tomorrow and daring to create solutions that outlive their time. In today’s rapidly changing world, where sustainability, digitalization, and global collaboration define progress, the role of engineers is more critical than ever.

For higher education institutions, this occasion is an invitation to rethink how we prepare future engineers - not only as technologists but as ethical leaders and changemakers. Engineers’ Day reminds us that innovation begins with curiosity - dream big, design boldly, and builds the future with purpose.

Engineers’ Day is therefore a call to dream boldly, to build responsibly, and to carry forward Visvesvaraya’s spirit of engineering with courage, creativity, and compassion.

Dominic Pereira, Vice President of Product Management, Automation Anywhere

India’s engineers are at the forefront of shaping the next wave of global technological breakthroughs from AI and automation to quantum computing.

At Automation Anywhere, we see this every day as our India-based teams drive innovation in AI-powered automation, enabling AI agents to plan, execute, and learn autonomously.

With nearly 60% of our global talent located here, India’s engineering excellence is driving product innovation but also accelerating the world’s shift to the Autonomous Enterprise.

On National Engineers Day, we celebrate the critical role engineers play in building transformative technologies that will define the next decade of growth and innovation.

Sajith Nambiar, Head of Solutions, UST

India is fast emerging as the front office for technology and innovation-driven expansion, guided by the engineers through transitions from implementation-focused service to capability-driven innovation.

Today, among the deep-tech domains - GenAI, cloud native platforms, semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotech are the most embraced areas of focus and Indian engineers, are creating deep-tech solutions that resonate to both local and global requirements.

At UST, I have seen this transformation up close, as our engineering teams are not only crafting solutions but designing whole ecosystems via AI platforms through industries and innovation lab projects that help businesses succeed.

What sets Indian engineers apart is not just the size and scale, rather the ability to infuse disciplines across varied technology landscape. This culture of cross disciplinary collaboration across different needs ranging from building observability dashboards for healthcare, designing new commercial models for retailers, or infusing quantum research with data science is what makes Indian engineers unique in their ways of thinking.

As we celebrate Engineers’ Day, remember that engineers are not just problem-solvers, but the architects of India’s Techade, championing purpose-driven innovation. By cultivating a culture of cross disciplinary collaboration, our engineers will continue to position India as a trend setter in the global technology landscape.

Raja Manickam, Founder & CEO, iVP Semi

As India enters its ‘Techade’, a new era of technological growth, engineers will play a crucial role in helping the country become a global technology leader.

One of the biggest opportunities is in the semiconductor industry, as chips are central to all modern technology. As our Hon’ble Prime Minister said, semiconductor chips are the "digital diamonds" of the tech economy; engineers will be key in making this vision a reality.

Indian engineers are already recognized for their strength in frugal innovation, creating efficient and affordable solutions. However, to elevate Indian innovation to the global stage, we need to build deeper expertise in important areas like materials science, chip packaging, supply chain management, and chemical engineering, especially within the semiconductor ecosystem.

As the semiconductor sector is expected to need 250,000 to 300,000 skilled engineers by 2027, it is essential to develop and train a strong talent pool. This means creating opportunities for young talent to tinker, experiment, learn, and engage in research that addresses real-world challenges. By doing this, we can ensure that India not only keeps pace with the global tech revolution but also leads it.

Dr. Bijal Sanghvi, Managing Director, Axis Solutions

India is stepping into its Techade, a decade where deep tech and engineering excellence will define our rise as a global leader. With India on track to become a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030 and producing 5 million engineers every year, our true strength lies in transforming this talent into innovation that serves both the nation and the world.

Deep tech, whether in IoT, robotics, clean energy or advanced manufacturing, is not just about technology but about creating solutions from India for the world while addressing our own challenges in water, energy and sustainability. Over the years, Indian engineering has increasingly focused on indigenous R&D, sustainability and self-reliance, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The future will not be written by followers but by engineers who dare to lead. This National Engineer’s Day, I firmly believe India’s Techade will be powered by the courage, creativity and excellence of our engineers.

Prof Parimal Mandke, Vice-President, NIIT University

Engineering has always been about solving problems, building solutions, and shaping the future. It is a career that survives on innovation, curiosity and the power to see possibilities where others can see challenges.

Today, women engineers are also transforming the field like never before. From classrooms to industries, they are bringing fresh perspectives, reshaping collaboration, and leading with creativity and empathy.

Representation inspires. When young women at NU see their peers and seniors thrive as engineers, it broadens their horizons and raises the bar for inclusion. A diverse engineering community is stronger, more innovative, and more responsive to real-world needs.

The stories of women in engineering are not just about breaking ceilings; they are about building bridges, between talent and opportunity, between ambition and achievement. They show us that the future of engineering will be inclusive, resilient, and defined by the brilliance of every mind that contributes to it.