Dimapur, September 14 (MExN): September 15 is celebrated as Engineer's Day in India to commemorate the birthday of Sir Mokshagundam Vivesvaraya, “the great engineer and wonderful statesmen.”
Bringing greeting on the occasion, Federation Of Nagaland State Engineering Services Associations (FONSESA) President, Er R Temsutemjen said, “As engineers, the challenges that we face today are manifold. Across the globe, the demand for skilled manpower has increased tremendously especially in the engineering sector. To meet these challenges, there is an urgent need for training and skilled up-gradation. It is therefore very important to put more emphasis on skill development initiatives amongst the engineering fraternity.”
He stated that engineers play a major role for development of many key sectors – Road & Transportation, Building and Construction, power, Public health etc.
“We are a group of professionals on whom a lot of things depend on how progress can be achieved. The Government and the people today expect a lot of contribution and effort from the engineers for overall development of the State,” the Engineer said while adding “all these can only be achieved, only if we work hard with full measure of devotion and determination.” In conclusion, he called upon the engineers to dedicate towards working tirelessly for the up-liftment of our fellow citizens.
