Malur Srinivasa Thirumale Iyengar
Malur Srinivasa Thirumale Iyengar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 December 1897 |
| Died | 2 September 1976 (aged 78) |
| Alma mater | College of Engineering, Madras |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan 1956 |
Malur Srinivasa Thirumale Iyengar (1897–1976), also known as M. S. Thirumale Iyengar, was an Indian civil engineer known for his contributions to irrigation and hydroelectric infrastructure in India.[1] He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1956 in recognition of his services to civil engineering.
Born on 1 December 1897[2] in the North Arcot District of Madras Presidency, Iyengar pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Madras University, graduating in 1920.[3] He later earned a Master of Engineering (M.E. Hons.) degree from the College of Engineering, Madras.[3]
He joined the Indian Service of Engineers in 1922 and later worked in the Madras Public Works Department.[2][3] One of his early assignments included work on the Mettur Irrigation Project, where he supervised the construction of a barrage across the Coleroon River and improvements to the Cauvery irrigation system.[2][3] He worked as Professor of Mechanical Engineering for a brief period at College of Engineering, Guindy.[2] From 1940 to 1952, he worked as Chief Engineer on the investigation of the Tungabhadra Dam Project.[3] In 1953, Iyengar was appointed Chief Engineer of the Hirakud Dam Project.[2][3] Later, in 1960, he was named Advisor to the Government of Mysore and Administrator of the Sharavathi Valley Hydroelectric Project.[3][4]
Thirumale Iyengar also made significant contributions to professional organizations. He was an active member of the Institution of Engineers (India), serving as its President during 1952–53.[3] He was also a member in the International Commission on Large Dams, serving on its Executive Committee and as Vice-President from 1951 to 1957.[5] Additionally, he was elected President of the Central Board of Irrigation and Power in 1951.[3]
In recognition of his contributions, Iyengar received the Padma Bhushan in 1956.[6]
He died on 2 September 1976, in Bangalore.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ A Century of Hydro Power Development in India. Central Board of Irrigation and Power. 1997.
- ^ a b c d e Reed, Sir Stanley (1959). The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who. Bennett, Coleman & Company. p. 1151.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Engineers (India), Institution of (1976). Bulletin of the Institution of Engineers (India). p. 37.
- ^ State), Mysore (India (1960). The Mysore Gazette. p. 194.
- ^ "ICOLD CIGB > Officers since Foundations". www.icold-cigb.org. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ Bhārata Kā Rājapatra: The Gazette of India. Controller of Publications. 1956.