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Industrialization 1940 - Participated in starting of HAL Factory at Bangalore Figure 66 101 /1/1667

Miscellaneous Services to India 1941 - Established All India Manufacturers’ Organization, Bombay; President till 1954 Figure 67 102 /1/1667

Miscellaneous Services to India Sir MV was instrumental in developing a system to protect Vishakhapatnam port from sea erosion Figure 68 103 /1/1667

Miscellaneous Services to India “Sir M. Visvesvaraya i“s a ‘dreamer, thinker & a man of action’ not lost in the past but always thinking of the future, living an integrated life, bringing into existence and giving shape to dreams not for himself but for India & the people of India.” • Nehru spoke these words in 1950 in Delhi. • Sir MV is seated next to Nehru Figure 69 104 /1/1667

Miscellaneous Anecdotes Vide rule of an ancient African Tribe, “A speaker must stand on one leg while addressing the audience. As soon as his second leg touches the ground, he must stop.” Sir MV always kept his speech as short as possible. Thomas Jefferson said, “The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.” Sir MV was a master in conserving words and time. Prof. M.P.Chowdiah the first author of this book had invited Sir MV three times to speak to students and staff of University College of Engineering, Bangalore. On each occasion, Sir MV spoke very briefly and to the point from notes from a paper! Some excellent examples of brevity: ten Commandments contained only 297 words. Lincoln’s Gettysburg address contained only 271 words. The story of creation in Bible uses only 200 words. George Washington’s inaugural address had only 135 words. Lord’s Prayer has only 67 words! A point for all of us to think before speaking. 105 /1/1667

Sir MV’s Publications 106 /1/1667 1937 – He published “Industrializing India, Constructive Policies & Plan” Figure 70

Sir MV’s Publications 107 /1/1667 1942 – He published “Prosperity through Industry” Figure 71

Sir MV’s Publications 108 /1/1667 1955 – He published “Rural Industrialization Scheme” Figure 72

Sir MV’s Publications 109 /1/1667 Nation Building 1957 - He published “Nation Building” Figure 73

Miscellaneous Anecdotes “Produce or Perish” His famous slogan, “Produce or Perish!” is testimony to his theoretical convictions & intellectual politics in colonial India Figure 74 110 /1/1667

Miscellaneous Anecdotes “Industrialize & Perish” Figure 75 “Production by Masses & not Mass Production can address the problems facing India” Gandhiji 111 /1/1667

Miscellaneous Anecdotes “Produce or Perish” Diametrically “Industrialize and Perish” opposing ideas! Figure 76 112 /1/1667

Miscellaneous Anecdotes Gandhi was in a Prayer Meeting, when Sir MV entered the hall dressed in his usual suit. On seeing him, Gandhi thought, ”what is this man doing here?” and asked somebody to offer him a chair. Sir MV refused to sit on the chair and sat on the floor, near Gandhi. After the prayer, Sir MV asked Gandhi as to why he had not replied to his two letters on Industrialization. Gandhi promised to reply him, which he did after a few days. Figure 77 113 /1/1667

Sir MV’s Vision 114 /1/1667 “Let us make India 1. Economically prosperous 2. Scientifically progressive 3. Industrially sound 4. Educationally well advanced” Figure 78

Sir MV’s Sayings “One of the main objectives of education is to train the recipient for the battle of life” Figure 79 115 /1/1667

Sir MV’s Sayings Character Loyalty Patriotism Human Relations Occupational Skills “Education means development of the above five traits” Figure 80 116 /1/1667

Sir MV’s Sayings “Education is the sovereign remedy for all economic ills; the higher the standard of education & science applied to industrial calling, the greater the wealth produced” Figure 81 117 /1/1667

Sir MV’s Sayings “Training imparted in universities must be highly practical” Figure 82 118 /1/1667

Sir MV’s Sayings “Greatest drawback in Indian education is omission of practical training in use of modern tools & machinery, much needed for Industrialization”. Figure 83 119 /1/1667

Sir MV’s Sayings 120 /1/1667 “The expenditure on education & technical training should be considered as a NATIONAL INVESTMENT as in the Western Countries” Figure 84

Sir MV’s Sayings “The reason, why developed countries are more prosperous & maintain a high level of civilization is because they have access to highest educational facilities available in world. They have a set purpose & they work with disciplined habits” Figure 85 121 /1/1667

Sir MV’s Sayings 122 /1/1667 “When a young man leaves an institution after a course of training, he should be •Clean in Speech & Habits with •A correct sense of Patriotism, •Loyalty to the country, Aptitude for Initiative, •Love for self-help, •Appreciation of Value of Time, Respect for law & order, & a knowledge of value of right Thinking & right Living, •Sufficiently well-equipped to fall into a position in some business or other •Able to support himself”. Figure 86

Sir MV’s Sayings 123 /1/1667 “Work hard, Work harder, Work with efficiency; Work in a cooperative spirit, Work with a team spirit to make your country great, self-supporting & strong” Figure 87

Longfellow’s Poem* 124 /1/1667 \"The heights by great men reached and kept, were not obtained by sudden flight; But they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night.” * Aptly paraphrases Sir MV’s Life & achievements Figure 88

Vivekananda’s words* “Stand up; Be Bold; Be Strong; Take whole Responsibility on your shoulders & know that you are Creator of Your Destiny. All power is within you; You can do any thing & every thing. Believe in that. Stand up & express the divinity in you” *Summarize Sir MV’s Life Figure 89 125 /1/1667

Sir MV’s words Sir MV’s Four Point Programme for the National Reconstruction of India 1. Progressively harder work 2. Periodically planned & disciplined work 3. Increasingly efficient work 4. Courtesy towards fellow workers & Servants 126 /1/1667

Some of Sir MV’s abiding Principles 127 /1/1667

Sir MV’s abiding Principles, which guided his life “Never use one's official position to bestow favours on one’s relatives. Make out a straight line of conduct and walk on it regardless of other people's curves.” The proof that he walked his talk, can be gauged from the following anecdote. A week before he took over as Dewan of Mysore Kingdom, he invited all his relatives and friends for a dinner. At the end of the dinner, he said,“ My dear friends and relatives, I have received an offer to become the next Dewan. Do you want me to accept it please?”. They said in chorus, “Of course, yes, we are delighted”. Sir MV said, “I will accept the offer only on one condition that none of you will ever contact me for any favor !”. They had to say “yes”. 128 /1/1667

Sir MV’s challenge to his friends & relatives Figure 90 “ My dear friends and relatives, I have received an offer to become the next Dewan. Do you want me to accept it please?” His friends & relatives said in chorus, “Of course, yes, we are delighted”. Sir MV said, “I will accept the offer only on one condition that none of you will ever contact me for any favor !”. They had to say “yes”! 129 /1/1667

Sir MV’s abiding Principles: • “An ounce of neatness is equal to a ton of efficiency. A well dressed person does things in a much better way than a • slovenly one.” • “That a person who is neat in his dress can be clean and straight in his life. To be well dressed is to be well-disciplined.” • “Dress inculcates discipline and also shows respect and courtesy to those whom he meets.” • The proof of his convictions lies in the fact that you can never find even a single photo of his without his being dressed in the formal way. 130 /1/1667

Sir MV’s abiding Principles: •“Industrialize or perish •Produce and prosper •Always work hard, at least 10h per day •Always support a worthy cause •Be punctual and expect everybody to be so. •Never tolerate slipshod work. Be precise and never vague. •Hard work performed in a disciplined manner will, in most cases, keep the worker fit, brings a correspondingly higher reward and also prolong his life.” His innumerable publications on Industrialization Needs of India, his stress on national planning, his alertness and inexhaustible drive for action, even at an advanced age always impressed everyone who happened to meet him. The first author of this book Dr. M.P.Chowdiah was fortunate to have been such a lucky person, when he met Sir MV in his house and invited him to come to UVCE in the year 1961, in connection with the UVCE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. He readily accepted the invitation and did come. 131 /1/1667

Sir MV’s abiding Principles: •Men of merit and capacity should be selected for all special jobs and Government appointments. •One should quit when people ask why and not when people ask why not. •Be scrupulous in all your transactions. 132 /1/1667

Self Study Tours & Thoughts By Sir MV “Have always the simple mind of a student, as on simplest of foundations rest the most wonderful works of nature” – W.A.J Chapman; True to this saying, Sir MV always was a life long learner. He was keen to travel on study tours, especially to industrially advanced countries 133 /1/1667

Self-Study Tours by Sir MV. He travelled out of India six times in all to study extensively Engineering and Economic Developments in industrialized countries. 1. During 1898, he toured in Japan for three months 2. During 1908 - 09 for five months, he toured Europe and America 3. Round the world tour in the year 1919 - 20 for three months 4. In 1921, as an engineer-member on Back Bay Reclamation Enquiry Committee, visited London, Europe and America 5. Europe and America during 1935 to study manufacture of automobiles in leading factories 6. In 1946, as leader of delegation of nine members of All India Manufacturers' Organization, visited London, Europe, America and Canada 134 /1/1667

Self-Study Tours by Sir MV. Figure 91 1898 - Sir MV sight-seeing Washington, on a Trailer 135 /1/1667

What is Education vide Sir MV 136 /1/1667 “Education 1. Cultivation of moral Character 2. Development of spirit of Loyalty 3. Discipline & Patriotism 4. Human relations 5. Acquisition of Knowledge necessary for practical occupations” Figure 92

What should we do regarding Science, vide Sir MV “Science is a rising force: it is creating a new world about us that needs to be watched & pressed into service & in any case, it would be courting disaster to ignore it”. Figure 93 137 /1/1667

Reason for low earning capacity vide Sir MV 138 /1/1667 The reason, why average Indian has a low earning capacity, is that the bulk of country's population is uneducated” Figure 94

What should we do to improve our character 139 /1/1667 & standard of living, vide Sir MV “Higher education, disciplined habits & a well thought out plan of life are most valuable in raising the individual character & standard of living” Figure 95

On advanced Education 140 /1/1667 “Advanced education is of as much importance to country as building of railways, steamships & battleships” Figure 96

Definition of Learnability Ability to work at vide Sir MV Interface between Tradition & Change International Outlook Commitment to sustainable Development Creative & Learnability Zeal for Life Integrative Skills vide Sir MV Exposure to Ability to obtain commercial Knowledge Disciplines Ability to work Figure 97 in Team 141 /1/1667

Alphabets of Success By Sir MV in 1919 A: Attend carefully to details. B: Be prompt in all things. C: Consider well, then decide positively. D: Dare to do right, fear to do wrong. E: Endure trials patiently. F: Fight life’s battles bravely. G: Go not into the society of the vicious. H: Hold Integrity sacred. I: Injure not another’s reputation. J: Join hands with the virtuous. K: Keep your mind free from evil thoughts. L: Lie not for any consideration. M: Make many friends. 142 /1/1667

Alphabets of Success By Sir MV in 1919 N: Never try to appear what you are not. O: Observe good manners. P: Pay your debts promptly. Q: Question not the veracity of a friend. R: Respect the counsel of your parents. S: Sacrifice money rather than principle. T: Trust thyself. U: Use your leisure for improvement. V: Venture not on the threshold of the wrong. W: Watch carefully over your passions. X: Xtend to everyone kindly greetings. Y: Yield not to discouragement. Z: Zealously labour for the right, and success is certain. 143 /1/1667

Sir MV’s Formula For Success INPUT 1. Industriousness OUTPUT Information 2. Concentration Success 3. Self-discipline 4. Resolute will 144 /1/1667 5. Integrity of Character 6. Systematic work Environment Figure 98

Laurels, Honours & Awards won by Sir MV 145 /1/1667

Some of the honours and laurels conferred on Sir M. Visvesvaraya 1904: Honorary Membership of London Institution of Civil Engineers for an unbroken period of 50 years 1906: \"Kaiser-i-Hind\" in recognition of his services 1911: C.I.E. (Companion of the Indian Empire) at the Delhi Durbar 1915: K.C.I.E. (Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire) 1921: D.Sc. - Calcutta University 1931: LLD - Bombay University 1937: D.Litt - Benaras Hindu University 1943: Elected as an Honorary Life Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) 1944: D.Sc. - Allahabad University 1948: Doctorate - LLD., Mysore University 1953: D.Litt - Andhra University 1953: Awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the Institute of Town Planners, India 1955: Conferred ' BHARAT RATNA' 1958: 'Durga Prasad Khaitan Memorial Gold Medal' by the Royal Asiatic Society Council of Bengal 1959: Fellowship of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 2018: Google Doodle on Sir MV on his 158th Birthday 15th September 2018 146 /1/1667

Awards & Recognitions 147 /1/1667 Visvesvaraya was knighted as a Commander of the Indian Empire by King George V for his myriad contributions for the public good This medal of Commander of the Indian Empire given in 1915 can be seen at Sir MV’s birth place at Muddanahalli, near Bangalore even today. Figure 99

Awards & Recognitions The Act of King George V should have placed his sword on the right being knighted shoulder of a kneeling M.Visvesvaraya and said, By British Royalty “Sir MVisvesvaraya, Please rise!”. Unfortunately, we do not have any photo of this most memorable event. Figure 100 King George V confering a knighthood on Vice-Admiral Pakenham on board HMS Princess Royal, c.1927. 148 /1/1667

Awards & Recognitions President of India Dr.Rajendra Prasad presenting ‘Bharata Ratna’ Award to Sir MV on 7th Sep 1955 Figure 101 Highest Honor of India to a civilian 149 /1/1667

Awards & Recognitions Figure 102 Sir MV replying to felicitation accorded by Karnataka Sangha, presided by Dr.S.Radhakrishnan on 9th Sep 1955 (Note a piece of paper in his hands. He never spoke without prior preparation. He always believed in making speeches only from written sheets of paper! ) 150 /1/1667