WTC Mumbai Honors its Founder on Birth Anniversary

MUMBAI, INDIA - World Trade Centre Mumbai paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, Founder of the M Visvesaraya Industrial Research and Development Centre (MVIRDC) on his 156th Birth Anniversary, who was born on September 15, 1860). 

A bust of Sir Visvesvaraya was garlanded by Mr. Vijay Kalantri, Vice Chairman, World Trade Centre (WTC) Mumbai, Capt. Somesh Batra, Vice Chairman, WTC Mumbai, Mr. Sharad Upasani, Vice Chairman, WTC Mumbai and Mr. Y. R. Warerkar, Executive Director, WTC Mumbai at the lobby of the WTC Mumbai on September 15, 2016. The ceremony reaffirmed commitment to promote his vision ‘Prosperity through Trade and Industry’.

Sir M. Visvesvaraya affectionately addressed as Sir MV had a dream to see India prosper through Industrialization. Named after him, WTC Mumbai came into existence on June 26, 1970 which was registered under the Indian Companies Act,1956 under section 25 as a not-for-profit company. The main objective of the Centre was to conduct ‘research and development’ and the ancillary objective of establishment of WTCs across India.

Sir MV dedicated his life towards nation building and epitomized all qualities of an ideal engineer throughout his life. The Engineer’s Day is also celebrated in India on his birth anniversary as he is a great Indian engineer and is also remembered every year not just as an engineer par excellence, but also as a highly respected statesman and Diwan of Mysore Kingdom. A visionary thinker and one of the builders of the Indian economy, Sir MV was conferred India’s highest honor ‘Bharat Ratna’ in 1995.

Taking forward his vision, MVIRDC World Trade Centre Mumbai during the year organized over 80 events involving governments, both at the domestic and overseas levels, embassies, consulates, chambers of commerce and other trade promotion organizations. The Centre continues to forge ahead building and maintaining regular interaction with the local trading and business communities, helping them to connect globally.

Addressing the gathering at WTC Mumbai on this occasion, Mr. Vijay Kalantri, Vice Chairman, WTC Mumbai said “There is no finer legacy than what Sir Visvesvaraya has left behind, and it is for us to grasp the essence of his vision, values, fortitude and humaneness to serve the nation by working towards the progress of trade and industry which will take us towards inclusive growth”.

In Photo: From (L-R): Mr. Y. R. Warerkar, Executive Director, WTC Mumbai, Mr. Vijay Kalantri, Vice Chairman, WTC Mumbai, Capt. Somesh Batra, Vice Chairman, WTC Mumbai and Mr. Sharad Upasani, Vice Chairman, WTC Mumbai.

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