President Murmu Urges Power, Economic Officers to Build Self-Reliant India

President Droupadi Murmu met with officers from the Central Power Engineering Service and Indian Economic Service at Rashtrapati Bhavan. She emphasized that their roles are critical for India's sustainable growth and self-reliance. The President highlighted the power sector's importance in driving industrial development and socio-economic progress. She advised economic officers to ensure policies improve lives, remembering that behind every statistic is a human story.

Key Points: President Murmu Addresses Central Power & Economic Service Officers

  • Officers at forefront of India's growth
  • Power sector drives socio-economic progress
  • Economic policies must improve lives
  • Challenges offer opportunities for nation-building
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President Droupadi Murmu meets officers of Central Power Engineering Service and Indian Economic Service at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu meets CPES & IES officers, emphasizing their crucial role in sustainable development and building a self-reliant India.

"They stand at the forefront of India's growth, and their decisions will help build a stronger and self-reliant India. - Rashtrapati Bhavan Release"

New Delhi, March 27

President Droupadi Murmu met officers of the Central Power Engineering Service and the Indian Economic Service at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.

According to the Rashtrapati Bhavan release, the President said that they stand at the forefront of India's growth, and their decisions will help build a stronger and self-reliant India.

President Murmu also said that they will play a crucial role in shaping policies and implementing reforms that promote inclusive and sustainable development.

She advised them to work with a spirit of dedication and passion. She said that they may face many challenges in their journey, but these challenges offer immense opportunities to contribute meaningfully to nation-building. They should always discharge their responsibilities with a spirit of curiosity, commitment to innovation and constant willingness to learn.

Addressing the officers of Central Power Engineering Service, the President said that electricity is the driving force behind industrial development, innovation, improved living standards, and overall socio-economic progress of the country.

She noted that the Central Power Engineering Service has been contributing immensely to planning and development in the areas of generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, while ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of power systems. She said that the role of CPES officers in strengthening the nation's power infrastructure through sound engineering practices and innovative solutions will be very important.

Later, interacting with the officers of the Indian Economic Service, the President asserted that in a rapidly changing global and domestic environment, the role of economic planning and implementation in public service has become more critical than ever.

She stated that the role of IES officers will be significant in ensuring sustainable growth, managing inflation, enhancing employment opportunities, reducing inequalities, and steering the economy through a complex environment. She advised them to remember that behind every statistic lies a human story. She said that the true measure of economic policy is not merely in numbers, but in its outcome. It should improve the lives of people, especially the most vulnerable.

- ANI

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Priya S
Power is the backbone of development. Glad to see the CPES getting recognition. We need reliable electricity 24/7 across all villages and towns for true progress. Hope these engineers take up the challenge of integrating more renewable energy sources.
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Rohit P
"Behind every statistic lies a human story." This line from the President is so powerful. Often, our policies become too number-driven. Economic officers must ensure growth reaches the last person in the queue. A great reminder.
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Sarah B
While the sentiment is positive, I hope this translates to real action. Officers often face bureaucratic hurdles and political pressure. The call for innovation and dedication is good, but the system needs to support them to actually implement these ideas.
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Karthik V
Jai Hind! A self-reliant India needs strong infrastructure and smart economic policies. These services are the real architects of our future. Let's hope they work with passion as Ma'am said. The journey to Viksit Bharat depends on such officers.
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Meera T
It's wonderful to see our President, who comes from a tribal community, guiding our top civil services. It sends a strong message about inclusivity. Her advice to always be curious and willing to learn is golden for any professional.

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