PROBATIONARY OFFICERS OF THE INDIAN RAILWAYS AND ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEERS OF THE CENTRAL ENGINEERING SERVICE CALL ON THE PRESIDENT

The Probationary Officers of the Indian Railways (2022 and 2023 batches) and Assistant Executive Engineers of the Central Engineering Service (Roads) (2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 batches) called on the President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (April 20, 2026).

Addressing the officers, the President said that they have joined public service at a defining moment in India's growth story. The nation is moving ahead with the collective resolve of building a Viksit Bharat. As young officers of the Indian Railways and the Central Engineering Service (Roads), they are stepping into roles that directly affect the lives of millions of citizens. She underlined that their decisions and actions will have a direct and lasting impact on the quality of life of citizens.

The President said that infrastructure is the foundation upon which modern nations are built. Railways and highways are not merely systems of transport; they are instruments of economic expansion, social inclusion and national integration. When a train reaches a remote village or a highway connects a distant region, it opens immense opportunities for socio-economic development of such regions.

The President said that robust infrastructure reduces logistics costs, boosts trade, attracts investment and enhances productivity. It strengthens national unity by bringing regions and people closer. She advised officers to remember that numbers alone do not define success. The true measure of their work lies in how it improves the lives of people.

The President urged officers to uphold the values of public service such as integrity, accountability and commitment to excellence. She said that there will be challenges and moments of difficult decisions. In those moments, their values should guide them. She advised them to always stay curious, keep learning and promote innovation. She said that the choices they make, the standards they set and the dedication they show will leave a lasting impact. They are not just administrators but the enablers of progress and guardians of public trust.