The pace of transformation
of nation can only be accelerated, if Engineers are allowed to function in engineering
way. An Engineer using tools of science
and technology as well as of a number of other fields converts the resources
available in nature into actual goods and services needed by the society.
As engineers contribute
in solving the increasingly complex problems facing our society, there is a
growing need for the engineers graduating from undergraduate programs to
understand deeply the context within which they are solving problems. Shortage
of required skills has been one of the major constraints for the passing out
engineering graduates for continuing economical growth of India. This knowledge
gap has to be addressed on priority to develop the imperative skills for the improved
productivity. There is a particular need of engineers who can recognise the
complexities of global and local issues to challenge them with desired
solutions.
The worth and
potentialities of a nation get evaluated in and through the work of an engineer.
In this context, Dr. Sir M Visvesvaraya firmly believed “there can be no salvation for the
people of the country except judicious use of the technological innovations”.
It is, therefore, very important today,
being ENGINEER’S DAY, let us recall the infrastructures/industries/water
resources projects being implemented for the intended use; which have been planned
and executed by Sir M Visvesvaraya throughout India have become monumental and
also meeting the purpose till date. This has become possible due to the immense
dedication, commitment, insight and total involvement of a selfless engineer
considered as an epitome of knowledge, statesman having untiring attitude imbibed
with meticulous planning, execution and also monitoring the work to the highest
quality by adhering to the on-site specifications (with transparent, ethically
clean and responsive machinery).
The engineers can
contribute in nation building only if they acquire and inculcate the following
skills necessary to succeed as an engineer.
1)
Meticulous and Upright: Projects in engineering
are extraordinarily complex, requiring meticulous planning and execution and also uprightness.
2) Communication Skills: Even though Engineering
is very technical, however, concise and firm communication is essential
throughout the task process which can provide the intended service throughout the
designed period with minimum running, operation and maintainance (ROM) cost.
3)
Basic Knowledge: The clear understanding
about the concepts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) provides
a strong foundation to engineering career. An inadequate concept of these
courses is one of the major constraints for the engineering aspirants/graduates
for continuing to excel and learn the skill sets considering it as knowledge
gap which becomes stumbling block in their career advancement.
4)
Enterprising Skills: Engineering is a
constantly evolving field. Updating with the latest trends in technology to
design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health
and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
5)
Managerial Skills and Leadership
Qualities: managerial skills help in successful completion of the task fulfilling
the mandatory requirements. However, if an engineer led from the front by
delegating power, motivating the colleagues and employees by exhibiting
leadership qualities provides positive aspects to the ongoing works.
The metamorphism in the planning and execution of any task/assignment/project for the development
of the nation depends upon how genuinely/effectively/efficiently the engineers
provide the inputs required/ execute in transforming the specifications of the
paper on to the ground in case of civil works/ to products in industries or
qualitative services in service sector. However, the upright engineers have to
be given an environment of non interference to discharge their duties
effectively and efficiently to meet the desired outcome with pre-set
requirements and conditions.
The engineers have to
work fearlessly with exemplary attitude to innovate new methods, new material, and
new technology that being cost effective, long lasting, ease in implementation,
which can also provide visible sustaining qualitative changes in the
development of the nation. There have been many live examples how our own (Indian)
engineers those are working abroad contributing positively in the country of their
present residence. Keeping this in view, the time has arrived to devise a
system and modus operandi for its implementation wherein a healthy working environment
enables the upright and honest engineers to contribute in the progressive
development of the nation.
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