Tributes paid to engineering legends in Visakhapatnam
The Institution of Engineers in Visakhapatnam honored engineering icons Dr. K. L. Rao and Sir M. Visvesvaraya by unveiling statues at the newly constructed Visvesvaraya Bhavan. The event included technical discussions on water conservation and irrigation projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Why it matters
The event emphasizes the importance of engineering heritage and sustainable infrastructure development in regional water management.
The Institution of Engineers (India), Visakhapatnam Centre, paid tribute to India’s engineering icons on Wednesday, marking the birth anniversary of Padma Bhushan Dr. K. L. Rao.
The event, held at the newly constructed Visvesvaraya Bhavan, featured the unveiling of a statue of Dr. K. L. Rao and the ceremonial reinstallation of a statue of Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
Chief Guest Palla Srinivasa Rao, Gajuwaka MLA and Telugu Desam Party State president, unveiled the statue of Dr. K. L. Rao.
Commending the local centre for preserving the legacy of these legendary figures, he stressed the need to inspire the youth through such initiatives. He pledged support to mobilise approximately ₹1.50 crore through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and other channels to expedite the remaining construction of Visvesvaraya Bhavan.
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