Ganga Ram
1851–1927 (age 76)
Biography
Sir Ganga Ram was an engineer of visionary imagination who brought modern infrastructure to Punjab and later shared his expertise in Britain, always mindful of public welfare. He designed bridges, canals, and public buildings with a humanitarian heart, establishing hospitals and schools while remaining engaged in the technical challenges of his profession.
His cremation at Golders Green Crematorium marks the resting place of a man celebrated for blending technical mastery with philanthropy, inspiring future engineers to pursue progress alongside compassion.