Telangana Reuters, Hyderabad, 15th September 2026 : The Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) [ACCE (I)], Hyderabad Centre, celebrated Engineers Day 2026 with great enthusiasm and professional fervor at the IAS Officers Institute, Greenlands, Begumpet, Hyderabad, commemorating the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of India’s greatest engineers and visionary nation builders.
The event was graced by Er. Adepu Kashiram, Secretary General, ACCE (I) as the Chief Guest, and Er. Rajkumar Kacharla, Former Vice President (South), ACCE (I) as the Guest of Honour. Their addresses highlighted the pivotal role of engineers in nation building, sustainable infrastructure development, and technological advancement.
The celebrations were led by the office bearers of ACCE (I), Hyderabad Centre, including:
• Er. Bheem Rao Jaligama, Chairman
• Er. C. Ramesh, Vice Chairman
• Er. D. S. Jaya Prakash, Secretary
• Er. Rudra Amarnath Babu, Treasurer
• Er. S. Mahender Reddy, Immediate Past Chairman & GC Member
A major highlight of the occasion was the presentation of Eminent Engineer Awards to distinguished professionals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and infrastructure sector. The awardees included:
• Er. D. Putarayya
• Er. V. Vinod Bhargava
• Prof. P. Sreenivas Sarma
• Dr. Mallika Alapati
The prestigious National Eminent Engineer Award was conferred upon Er. V. V. Krishna Reddy for his exemplary contributions and distinguished service to the engineering fraternity.
The Association has Unveiled the Brochure & Registration for the up comming Conference RIDES 2026 which is scheduled in the month of Nov 2026 covering 12 impactive sessions by National and international speakers on the theme of Resilient, Innovation, Design, Engineering, Sustainable practices, contemporary developments, Knowledge sharing, Professional Networking, innovations and emerging challenges across civil engineering.
Speaking on the occasion, the dignitaries emphasized the responsibility of engineering professionals in shaping resilient, sustainable, and smart infrastructure for the future. They also urged young engineers to uphold professional ethics, innovation, and excellence in their careers.
The event witnessed the participation of consulting engineers, academicians, industry leaders, government officials, and engineering students from across the region, making it a significant platform for professional interaction and knowledge sharing.
The Asscociation also expressed their gratitude to the event sponsors Sarwottam TMT and Adani Cement for their valuable support in making the celebration a grand success.
