Bareilly: Engineers’ Day was celebrated with enthusiasm, creativity and a vibrant atmosphere at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly. The programme aimed to familiarise students with the historical significance of Engineers’ Day while encouraging their technical talent, innovative thinking, logical reasoning, communication skills and cultural interests.
A range of technical, creative and cultural competitions were organised during the event. These included Tech Rangoli, a technical seminar, ‘Explain Like an Engineer’, ‘From Word to Application’, poetry recitation, singing, hardware model demonstrations and innovation competitions. Students participated enthusiastically and showcased their technical understanding, creativity and presentation skills.
In the Tech Rangoli competition, students used colours to present themes related to science, electronics, communication technology, artificial intelligence, environmental protection and sustainable development. The technical seminar provided participants an opportunity to share their views on modern and emerging technologies.
The ‘Explain Like an Engineer’ competition focused on explaining technical principles, devices and systems in simple language. The activity highlighted the importance of effective communication alongside technical knowledge. Through ‘From Word to Application’, students connected technical terms and concepts with their practical applications in daily life, industry, healthcare, education, energy, agriculture and environmental protection.
Hardware and innovation demonstrations were a major attraction of the programme. Students displayed electronic circuits, hardware models, innovative ideas and socially useful projects, reflecting their problem-solving abilities and technical skills. Teachers encouraged them to develop these ideas into useful prototypes and research projects.
Poetry recitation and singing competitions added a cultural dimension to the celebrations. Students presented messages related to nation-building, scientific progress, technological advancement, the contribution of engineers and human values through poetry and music.
Addressing the students, Head of the Department Prof. Manish Rai said engineers are the backbone of a nation’s economic, industrial, scientific and social development. He highlighted their role in sectors including infrastructure, energy, communication, healthcare, transportation, space science, digital technology and national security. He urged students to pursue education not merely for employment but also to apply their knowledge, skills and innovation to solving real-world problems.
Teachers encouraged students to draw inspiration from the life and contributions of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, in whose honour Engineers’ Day is observed in India. They emphasised that the occasion is not merely a celebration but also an opportunity for future engineers to reflect on their responsibilities and social contribution.
The programme also highlighted the responsible and ethical use of technology. Teachers stressed the importance of privacy, security, transparency, fairness and human values while using artificial intelligence, the internet, automation, robotics and digital communication. They said technological progress becomes meaningful when directed towards human welfare, social equality, environmental protection and sustainable development.
Prof. Manish Rai, Dr Hari Kumar Singh, Dr Chhavi Sharma, Dr Janak Kapoor, Dr Sumit Srivastava and Dr Inderpreet Kaur were present during the programme. Faculty members encouraged students to participate regularly in technical activities, projects, seminars and innovation competitions to develop confidence, leadership, teamwork, communication skills and practical knowledge.
The Engineers’ Day celebration proved to be an informative, inspiring and engaging experience for students. The programme reinforced the message that engineering is not merely a profession but also a responsibility towards society and the nation. The event concluded with students being encouraged to become responsible, sensitive and innovative engineers committed to nation-building.
Report: Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly
