Engineers’ Day to be State event; govt. allows prefix ‘Er’ to names
The Karnataka government has officially designated September 15 as Engineers' Day and authorized engineers to use the professional prefix 'Er.' before their names. This decision honors the legacy of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and recognizes the state's large engineering workforce.
Why it matters
This policy change reflects the state's effort to elevate the professional status of engineers and celebrate their contribution to economic development.
The Karnataka government on Tuesday made celebration of Engineers Day, which marks the birth anniversary of the former Dewan of Mysore Princely State the late Sir M. Visvesvaraya on September 15, an official event of the State. Besides, close on the heels of allowing teachers to use the prefix “Tr.”, the State government has officially allowed use of prefix “Er.” for engineers.
The order said that to honour the invaluable contribution of engineers for development of the country and economic progress, the government has allowed use of prefix Er. , and making the celebration of Engineers Day on September 15 an official event.
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