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Mangaluru, Sep 20: Engineers' Day was celebrated in St Aloysius ITI on September 18.

The celebration commenced with a meditative prayer session lead by Wilson, a member of the faculty.

Naveen Kumar, principal, BAITI, Thumbe, was the chief guest of the programme. He is also a State Advisory Council member for NSS. Roshan Dsouza, principal of the institution, welcomed the gathering. The celebration was inaugurated by lighting a lamp. A tribute was paid by showering flowers on the portrait of one of the greatest engineers of India Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Vishvesvaraya in whose honour Engineer’s' Day is celebrated in India.

Addressing the gathering, Naveen Kumar said, "We belong to the field of engineering. Engineering has created marvels. Sir M Vishvesvarayya has been the greatest inspiration for all engineers, not only of India, but the world. He believed 'work is worship'. His integrity and commitment is legendary. When the knowledge is used for betterment of the humankind, world becomes a better place to live.”

On this occasion an information session on NSS was also organised. Speaking in the programme, Naveen Kumar said, "NSS trains students to give back to the society. In the process, the youth acquire leadership skills, learn team spirit and unity, and thus develop into the responsible citizens of India who rise above creed and caste discrimination and contribute to development of the society.” He also gave some insights into the value system. “A person should develop and urged students to join NSS in large numbers,” he said.

Alwyn Menezes, vice principal, rendered the vote of thanks. Robin Vas compered the programme. Noel Lobo, training officer and Daina Fernandes, convener of the programme, were also present on the dais. The programme concluded with National Anthem.