Mysuru: Marking the 157th birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, District Brahmana Yuva Vedike had organised a function at Institution of Engineers this morning.

The bust of Sir M.V. at the premises was garlanded by MP Pratap Simha and MLA L. Nagendra.

Pratap Simha recalled that the contribution of Sir M.V and Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar for development of Mysuru cannot be quantified. He said that Sir M.V’s contribution to irrigation sector is still being cherished. He emphasised that Visvesvaraya is always a role model for budding engineers.

Vedike members reminded Nagendra that a Guddali puja was performed years ago at Ayurveda College Circle for the installation of a bust of Sir M.V. but never materialised. Nagendra assured the members that the bust would be installed soon.

Two booklets ‘Chiguru Nenapu’ and ‘Bhrathada Pradhanamantri’ were released by Pratap Simha.

Sri Elai Alwar Swamiji of Vangipura Mutt graced the occasion. Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Maha Sabha organising Secretary N.Sreekanta Kumar, Vedike President H.N.Sridhar Murthy, Corporators M.V. Ramprasad, Satish, Subbaiah, Pramila, Social activist K. Raghuram and others were present.