President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the crucial contributions of the Central Power Engineering Service (CPES) and the Indian Economic Service (IES) in shaping India’s development path. She commended the officers of both services during their visit to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, recognizing their pivotal role in advancing the nation’s growth and fostering self-reliance. President Murmu emphasized that these officers would play a key part in policy formulation, reform execution, and promoting inclusive and sustainable development across various sectors.
President Murmu encouraged the officers to adopt a forward-thinking and problem-solving approach in governance. She emphasized the need for policymakers and technical experts to remain adaptable, innovative, and dedicated to public service to support India’s rapid economic evolution. The President urged them to view challenges as opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the nation’s progress.
Highlighting the significance of continuous learning and professional excellence, President Murmu stated that modern governance requires not just technical proficiency but also empathy and ethical dedication. She reminded the officers that policies should be responsive to the diverse needs of the population and should have tangible real-world impacts.
President Murmu specifically addressed CPES officers, recognizing electricity as a crucial catalyst for industrial advancement, technological innovation, and enhanced quality of life. She acknowledged the service’s efforts in developing robust power infrastructure encompassing generation, transmission, and distribution systems while upholding reliability, efficiency, and safety standards.
