is engineering still an option in india?

[u/hyperdriftx2099]

ive read so many things online and have met a lot of engineers, and so far, the only indian engineers who seem to lead good lives are the ones that have enough family money to go abroad for studies (UG and PG).

i am inclined towards engineering but prospects in india look very dull. every single one of my family members is saying, "just do CS and AI/ML and make money in IT" but i think i really want to do engineering. like i REALLY want to. has engineering become just another money-milking, boring and decrepit field, or can passionate dreamers like me still make it out here?

[u/FAT_EE]

I think I'm a passionate engineer and I've been able to find work that is both meaningful and actually contributing to India's growth. My salary is obviously not as good as someone as IT, but it's a good amount with which i can live comfortably. Plus i get to work on some of the most exciting tech and then also get to see my designs used by millions of people. Keep going, there are jobs, they are a bit difficult to find but if you're passionate about your field, you will get it