Ram Setu not false: Heavy Industries Minister

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Ram Setu not false: Heavy Industries Minister

Monday, 27 December 2021 | PNS | New Delhi

Union Heavy Industries Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey on Sunday said Ram Setu is not false, it was the apt work of the engineers of that era. He lamented it was unfortunate as some people question this logic and refuse to accept. He was addressing at the 36th Indian Engineering Congress-Centenary celebrations organised by Insitution of of Engineers (India).

Speaking at the 36th Indian Engineering Congress- Centenary Celebrations organised by Institution of Engineers (India), an organisation of India’s top engineers, the minister said this was confirmed by the apex organisation of the engineers themselves. “Some people submit affidavits in the court to prove Ram Setu did not exist, whereas Ram Setu has been in existence since ancient times,” Pandey said adding engineers have also played an important role in the construction of the ancient city of Dwarka.

The theme of the convention is “Engineers for Viable Technology and $ 5 Trillion Economy”, with engineers from across the country participating. The event will end on December 28, 2021. Indian Army’s Engineer-in-Chief Lieutenant General Harpal Singh was conferred with the ‘Eminent Engineering Personality Award’ by the Institution of Engineers (India) for his contributions in the field of engineering in the Defence Forces and Border Roads Organisation on the occasion.

“India’s engineers have a very proud history. Glad that the engineers are proudly talking about their ancient culture and history. Otherwise, earlier people were hesitant to even talk about their history,” he said.

Pandey added engineers have played an important role in the corona period. “Amidst all the difficulties, due to the efforts of the engineers, the country has today reached the second place in the world in the export of PPE kits. Whereas earlier PPE kits were imported. Similarly, there was a crisis of oxygen in the second wave of Corona, the situation was handled within 9-10 days due to the tireless hard work of the engineers,” he added.

Calling upon the engineers, the minister asked them to work towards making the country self-reliant. He said that making the country a five trillion dollar economy is not just a dream, it is a determined thought that everyone has to realise.

Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen Harpal Singh said that the environment and ecosystem for engineers to perform & excel at this time couldn’t have been better as we strive to be a 5 trillion dollar economy. “All infra sectors be it highways,railways,digital, aviation, gas power transmission & renewable energy are PM’s focus under a single unified vision.Robust infrastructure is bedrock for economic growth. Engineers have crucial role in success of this initiative,” he said.

On this occasion, President of the Institution of Engineers (India) Narendra Singh said that the history of engineers is very old. Engineers have contributed to India’s glorious ancient history from Ramayana, Mahabharata to Harappan culture and Mohenjodaro.

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