2014 Engineers Day

Theme for 2014 Engineers Day: MAKING INDIAN ENGINEERING
WORLD-CLASS

World-class engineers denote the engineers of tomorrow with a broad range of
competencies and skills to synthesize new ideas; and develop new processes and
technologies to address contemporary challenges to suit global needs anywhere in the
world. The word World-class is a relative term and is very difficult to define as there is no
datum or fixed standard to classify any engineering work as World-class. The phrase has
different connotations in countries from different categories, viz. Developed, Developing
and Under-developed, based on their economic and social standards. However, the
engineers, who are the harbinger of development of any country, always strive for
enrichment of their knowledge and skill to upgrade the quality of life and their performance.
The pursuit for betterment is a continuous process. There is no end to development and
engineering progress. The process of up gradation from one standard to the other, from
under-developed to developing, or from developing to developed, is a continuous
process, which is led by the engineers after taking into account the prevailing
sociopolitical- economic conditions of the particular country.
Engineers are key figures in the material progress of the world. A world-class engineer,
regardless of the job he is engaged in, is always considered an asset to the nation and the
society; as it is he who makes a reality of the potential value of science by translating
scientific knowledge into tools, resources, energy, and labor to bring science into the
service of the country.
It is a challenge to conclude about the class to which the engineers of India belong. In the
diversified, heterogeneous nature of development in our country, the engineers have to
work from construction of rural roads to manufacturing of spaceships to Mars. Both are
equally important for accelerating the development of the country. There is no scope to
undermine the contemporary skill and knowledge of the engineers of our country. It is a
matter of pride that Indian engineers, whether working in the country or outside, are a force
to reckon with globally. The knowledge, skill, and wisdom of Indian engineers is no less
than that of their counterparts from other so-called advanced countries. Due to the socio-
politico-economic structure of our country, engineering is still very much labor-intensive.
Unlike in other parts of the developed world, Indian engineers are quite capable of blending
the modern mechanized systems with prevailing traditional human-oriented activities.
However, it does not mean that the pursuit for self-enrichment by Indian engineers will not
be perceived. India requires large numbers of qualified and competent engineers to address
the numerous challenges faced in the developmental journey. To produce large numbers of
competent engineering and technical personnel to take on the global challenges, India will
need to complete the following activities to transform the curriculum for training and skill
up gradation:
i) Generate awareness about the global nature of the profession, in-tune with growing
challenges and opportunities
ii) Develop a comprehensive understanding in the respective engineering discipline to
tackle complex, real-world problems
iii) Accept challenges and solve them with wisdom and shared knowledge
iv) Acquire knowledge and expertise through lifelong education and continuous learning
v) Build familiarity in other engineering and scientific disciplines so that interdisciplinary
solution approaches can be evolved
vi) Pursue opportunities to apply skills in both traditional and non-traditional fields to
address societal challenges
vii) Communicate and interact with other highly recognized international leaders in
engineering, and
viii) Establish themselves as personalities with ethical and noble values
Achieving excellence is a journey that needs considerable effort. It requires a transition
from are active, compliance-based approach to a proactive, contributory and value-add
mindset to create an environment of sustained operational progress. Over the long-term,
world-class engineers will create a set of approaches and best-practices that will improve
tomorrow's world, create long-term value, and institutionalize business sustainability.

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