A Tribute to Er. Jose Kurian

A Tribute to Er. Jose Kurian

This tribute reflects the original sentiments & phrasing while refining for clarity and rhythm. It honors the Living Legend Er. Jose Kurian’s invaluable contributions to DTTDC and CPWD, blending the author’s original flow with polished structure.

How to write about personalities seen from the outside?
Still, I wish to mention Er. Jose Kurian, my guide.

For five years, he was my boss in DTTDC, inspiring and wise,
Today, as he departs, his towering legacy touches the skies.
Though I am in CPWD Mahendragarh, away from his side,
I honor his journey with words, my feelings as guide.

In 2000, he joined, after B. Majumdar repatriated to CPWD.
Retiring in 2007, he continued with unmatched vividness.
Fifteen long years, nearly one-third of his working life,
Keenly shaped each corner, managing challenges and strife.

Mastering every nut, bolt, and the intricate whole,
He lifted the organization with his unwavering resolve.
Infrastructure flourished as he led with visionary insight,
Revenues and employees' welfare rose to unparalleled heights.

He came with high regard, CPWD’s jewel in acclaim,
A structural engineer of brilliance, true to his name.
Designed buildings, the Parliament Library stands as a crowning feat,
Central Design Organization was where his expertise would meet.

Forty-five years of brilliance, his legacy stands tall,
Mastering earthquake-resistant designs, he answered every call.
As President of the Concrete Institute, his wisdom spread,
Guiding standards with brilliance, his impact widespread.

Delhi bears his signature through flyovers and buildings wide,
Signature Bridge, Raja Garden, Pira Garhi, Moolchand by his side.
Lajpat Nagar and Prembari Pul, Nandnagri among his art,
Each testament to engineering, crafted with heart.

Dilli Haats in Pitampura, Janakpuri, and INA stand grand,
The Garden of Five Senses, finely shaped by his hand.
Sanjay Lake, GTB Memorial, Coffee Homes, IHM Pusa revived,
Block in RML Hospital, all carry the spark of his great vision alive.

An email I sent to him, minutes before, to remember,
His several milestones and his works, vivid as embers.
He nurtured welfare, promotions, making lives secure,
A leader of kindness and wisdom, whose influence is pure.

I worked under his constant gaze, five fruitful years,
From 2009–14 in DTTDC on deputation, shaping careers.
Learning adept designs, managing projects with flair,
He transformed me into a professional, able with care.

Many committees and BIS codes bore his renowned name,
Standards and lectures only enhanced his great fame.
With solutions at hand always, his wisdom shone bright,
A mentor unmatched, helping many, leading with insight.

The capital Delhi thrives on dreams he laid in stone,
Foundations of progress, etched with care and vision shown.
His absence will surely echo in the halls he shaped,
A guiding force for many, forever lovingly draped.

Respected by peers across and leaders with acclaim,
At times, the CM Sheila Dixit herself honored his name.
DTTDC’s able face, a stalwart through and through,
A towering figure, whose brilliance always renews.

With dignity intact, he now closes this DTTDC’s part,
Today, we honor his tireless, sage and noble heart.

May he live long, find new heights with journey reborn,
For his work remains, where his efforts were sworn.
DTTDC’s essence will long hold his eternal mark,
A beacon of several competencies and a guiding spark.

Pawan Kumar,
Brahmpur (Odisha), 3rd January 2025, Friday, Time 9:14 A.M.

(From my Mahendragarh (Hr.) diary dated 30th April 2015, Thursday, 08:28 A.M.)