**Summary:**
On July 23, 2025, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, addressed probationers of the Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES), Military Engineer Services (MES), and Central Water Engineering Service (CWES) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Addressing the IDES officers, the President emphasized the necessity of integrating digital solutions into their functioning, highlighting the importance of staying updated on technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence, drone-based land surveys, satellite imagery, and blockchain for property record maintenance. She also advised embracing green practices in infrastructure development, adopting renewable energy solutions, reducing wastage, and ensuring water conservation in cantonments.
To the MES officers, the President stressed their crucial role in responsible construction, focusing on the adoption of renewable energy sources to promote sustainable development and reduce the carbon footprint of defense infrastructure. She commended MES for actively promoting the use of indigenous materials and technologies under the Make in India initiative, aligning with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Speaking to the CWES officers, the President underscored the importance of sustainable development and efficient management of water resources for water security and growth, particularly in the context of changing climatic trends. She noted that their contribution towards water infrastructure development and engineering solutions is crucial for making the country more resilient against water crises.
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Key Entities Referenced
Indian Defence Estates Service: A civil service of the Government of India that manages land and property owned by the Ministry of Defence.
Military Engineer Services: An inter-services organisation under the Ministry of Defence responsible for construction and maintenance of defence infrastructure.
Central Water Engineering Service: A civil engineering service responsible for the development and management of water resources in India.
President of India: The Head of State of India.
Smt Droupadi Murmu: The current President of India.
Rashtrapati Bhavan: The official residence of the President of India, located in New Delhi.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: A national vision of India for making India self-reliant.
Make in India: An initiative by the Government of India to encourage domestic manufacturing.
President's Secretariat
PROBATIONERS OF INDIAN DEFENCE ESTATES
SERVICE, MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES AND
CENTRAL WATER ENGINEERING SERVICE CALL
ON THE PRESIDENT
Posted On: 23 JUL 2025 1:07PM by PIB Delhi
The probationers of the Indian Defence Estates Service, Military Engineer Services and Central Water
Engineering Service called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (July
23, 2025).
Addressing the Indian Defence Estates Service officers, the President said that in this era of rapid
technological transformation, the integration of digital solutions is a necessity. It is their duty to stay abreast
of the technological advancements and apply them in their functioning. She stated that Artificial Intelligence,
drone-based land surveys, satellite imagery, and blockchain for property record maintenance are no longer
futuristic concepts, they are becoming part of governance. She advised them to embrace green practices in
infrastructure development, adopt renewable energy solutions, reduce wastage, and ensure water conservation
in cantonments.Addressing the Military Engineer Services officers, the President said that as emerging leaders in the field of
military construction, young MES officers have a crucial responsibility not only to build but to build with
responsibility. She stated that they should focus on the adoption of renewable energy sources to promote
sustainable development and reduce carbon footprint of defense infrastructure. She was happy to note that
aligned with the national vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, MES is actively promoting the use of indigenous
materials and technologies under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Addressing the Central Water Engineering Service officers, the President said that sustainable development of
water resources and efficient management of water is key to water security and growth, especially in the wake
of changing climatic trends. By providing clean water and promoting water conservation, India can improve
public health, boost agricultural productivity, and ensure sustainable use of natural resources. She underlined
that the contribution of Central Water Engineering Service officers towards water infrastructure development,by providing engineering solutions, will make the country more resilient against natural and man-made water
crises.
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