On September 29, 2025, probationers of the Indian Statistical Service, Indian Skill Development Service, and Central Engineering Service called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
President Murmu emphasized the importance of accurate statistical analysis for policy formulation and implementation. She noted the growing relevance of statistics in a data-driven world and highlighted the crucial role of statistical officers in compiling and analyzing official data. She also expressed confidence that young ISDS officers will emerge as specialized skill administrators and will play an important role in shaping a robust, future-ready workforce.
President Murmu also noted the significance of engineers in technological progress and economic growth, particularly with the government's focus on infrastructure development. She urged organizations like CPWD to provide technical foundations for such initiatives, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and environment-friendly development.
She stated that officers will play a significant role in policy implementation and making through effective feedback. By serving with passion and integrity, the officers can contribute to making a more prosperous, resilient and inclusive nation.
The press release was posted on September 29, 2025 at 2:35PM by PIB Delhi. The release ID is 2172676.
Key Entities Referenced
Droupadi Murmu: The President of India, who addressed the officers.
Indian Statistical Service: A service whose probationers were addressed regarding policy formulation and statistical analysis.
Indian Skill Development Service: A service whose probationers were addressed regarding the importance of skills for development.
Central Engineering Service: A service whose probationers were addressed regarding their role in technological progress.
Rashtrapati Bhavan: The location where the President met with the probationers.
President's Secretariat
PROBATIONERS OF INDIAN STATISTICAL
SERVICE, INDIAN SKILL DEVELOPMENT
SERVICE AND CENTRAL ENGINEERING
SERVICE CALL ON THE PRESIDENT
BY SERVING WITH PASSION AND INTEGRITY,
YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE IN THE MAKING OF A
NATION THAT IS MORE PROSPEROUS,
RESILIENT, AND INCLUSIVE: PRESIDENT
MURMU TO OFFICERS
Posted On: 29 SEP 2025 2:35PM by PIB Delhi
The probationers of the Indian Statistical Service, Indian Skill Development Service and Central Engineering
Service called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (September 29,
2025).
Addressing the Indian Statistical Service officers, the President said that sound policy formulation and
implementation depend on accurate statistical analysis. She said that in today’s data-driven world, the
relevance of statistics has grown immensely. She highlighted their crucial role as statistical officers in
compiling and analysing official data. She added that their job demands expertise in statistical methods, whichthey would apply to address the nation’s growing data and information needs.
Addressing the Indian Skill Development Service officers (ISDS), the President said that skill and knowledge
are the true engines of economic growth and social progress for any nation. Countries that develop a highly
skilled workforce are better equipped to respond to global challenges and seize emerging opportunities in
various areas of development. As India advances on its path of technology-driven growth, it is imperative that
our youth embrace and adapt to advanced technological skills. She expressed confidence that young ISDS
officers will emerge as a cadre of specialized skill administrators and will play an important role in shaping a
robust, future-ready workforce.
Addressing the Central Engineering Service officers, the President said that engineers play an instrumental
role in advancing a nation’s technological progress and economic growth. With the government’s strong focus
on large-scale infrastructure development, the engineering sector is set for significant growth. She urgedorganizations like CPWD to take lead in providing technical foundation for these initiatives. She said that it is
also crucial to ensure that development is sustainable. She was happy to note that CPWD is adopting
environment-friendly measures.
The President stated that the officers that they will play significant role not only in policy implementation but
also in policy making through effective feedback. Their commitment to service and the development of all,
especially the weaker and marginalized sections, will determine the pace of development of the country. She
further stated that by serving with passion and integrity, the officers can contribute to the making of a more
prosperous, resilient, and inclusive nation. Through their sincere efforts, they can ensure that India stands as a
model of strength and progress before the world.
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(Release ID: 2172676)