The document discusses World Engineers Day, which is celebrated annually on March 4th. It highlights the achievements of engineers and their role in sustainable development. Some key facts about India are provided, including its large population and diversity. The focus of the day is on how engineering innovation can positively impact lives by creating sustainable solutions. The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals are outlined, which seek to address economic, social and environmental aspects of development. India is seen as critical to achieving these goals due to its large population and economic growth, though it also faces many challenges.

1. World Engineers Day
“Engineers and Sustainable
Development”
DR DATCHANA MOORTHY RAMU
VForce Leader - UNV,India
National Executive President. NYCI
At Krishnasamy College of Engineering & Technology

2. Facts About India!!!
•29 States and 7 UT’s
•7 Major and 18 Minor Religion’s.
•World Largest Democracy.
•22 Language’s and 28 Dialects.
•2nd largest Population in the Planet.
• 3000 Cast’s and 25000 Sub Caste’s.
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3. A UNESCO International Day, An Annual
Celebration, Every 4th March-to highlight the
achievements of engineers and engineering in our
modern world and improve public understanding of
how engineering and technology is central to
modern life and sustainable development.
Representing
23 million engineers around the world

4. The focus will not only
be on engineering
innovation, but how
this can have a
positive impact on our
lives by creating
sustainable
engineering solutions.

5. WORLD WITHOUT ENGINEERS

7. Do Engineer has Social
Connectivity
The Central Focus of
Engineering Profession is
Application of Scientific
Knowledge to meet the
Social Needs.
Engineering is the Pure
Connects Science and
Society.

8. Sustainable Development Summit 2015

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11. THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS:
17 GOALS AND 169 TARGETS
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development is a plan of action for people,
planet, prosperity, peace and partnership.
The SDGs seek to build on the progress of
MDGs and complete what they did not
achieve.
SDGs address all aspects of sustainable development – economic, the social and
environmental

12. SDGs are: Integrated,
Indivisible
SOCIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC
They are guided by 3 principles:They balance 3 areas of sustainable development:
SDGs
Adopting an
Integrated Approach
to Sustainable
Development
Leaving No One
Behind and Reaching
the Furthest First
Universality
Ambitious,
EquitableBearable
Viable

13. SDGs: Cross-cutting & Multi-dimensional
Social
SDG 1 - No Poverty
SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 4 - Quality Education
SDG 5 - Gender Equality
SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Environmental
SDG 12- Sustainable Consumption and Production
SDG 13- Climate Action
SDG 14- Life Below Water
SDG 15- Life on Land
Economic
SDG 7- Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8- Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11- Sustainable Cities and Communities
Fostering Peace and
Partnership
SDG16- Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17- Partnerships for the Goals

14. INDIA IS CRITICAL FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SDGS
India will play a leading role in determining the success or failure of SDGs
• Home to 1.3 billion people
• 22% of the population lives below the poverty line
• Absolute levels of stunted and underweight children remain high
At the same time, development solutions for tomorrow are being born in India today
• Sustained growth has created gainful employment and helped raise wages
• Pace of Technological and Social Innovation
• Several large-scale anti-poverty programmes have been implemented (MGNREGA)

15. The Challenges Faced by Youth
•Substance abuse
•Early Maturity
•Materialism
•Inadequate
employment
opportunities:
•Mental Health
•Racial Discrimination
•Parental Pressure
•Unhealthy Lifestyle
and Obesity
•Time Management
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38. Thanks!