Engineers’ Forum enthusiastically celebrated its 28th Engineer's Day on 28th September 2026 at Vanamati Auditorium with presence of over 500 engineers of various disciplines from 76 organizations/ Institutions.

The Engineers Day Celebration function commenced at 6.30 sharp with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and paying tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya by offering rose flowers to legend’s photo. All the guests were then welcomed by offering a flower bouquets.

In his introductory speech, Er. P. K. Kulkarni, President of Engineers’ Forum, briefed the journey of Forum, founded by Late Er. S. D. Shinde. This journey includes felicitation of many legend prominent engineers of India , exchange of technical knowhow through various technical visits. Apart from this, Forum always shares its social responsibilities by donations to various needy organizations. His speech was followed by the publication of “ Souvenir “ at the hands of the guests.

Hon. Dr. Tessy Thomas, M.Tech (Guided Missiles), Ph.D. (Missile Guidance), Ex. Director General (Aeronautical Systems), DRDO, Popularly known as “Missile Woman of India” was our Guest of Honour. She was selected by the former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, for the Agni missile programme and was felicitated by giving Lifetime Achievement Award for her Excellency in the Field of Defence Missile System alongwith A Citation.

Hon. Dr. Manali Kshirsagar, M.E. (CSE), Ph.D. (CS), MBA (Finance & Marketing), Vice Chancellor, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, a distinguish academician & accomplished leader, with an illustrious career as Director (Tech) and Advisor to the renowned Institutions, has presided over the function.

Dr. Tessy Thomas, in her keynote address, said that AI tool ”Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)“ developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) play an important role guidance and navigation systems of missiles such as Akash, Bramhos and Agni. It also helped in identifying and eliminating erroneous GPS data. She also highlighted India’s growing defence capabilities and technological advancement.

Dr Manali Kshirsagar, first lady Vice Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, in her presidential address said that India had so far worked largely on technological blueprints developed elsewhere, but now needed to develop its own technologies and become self reliant through “Make in India” and “Design in India" Initiatives.

The function was concluded by giving vote of thanks by Er. K. C. Tayade, Secretary of Forum and followed by National Anthem.