A delegation comprising Assistant Executive Engineers from the CPWD (2022 and 2023 batches) had the privilege of meeting President Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, March 28, 2024.
In her address to the engineers, President Murmu underscored the imperative of combating climate change and global warming, stressing the pivotal role young engineers play in adopting energy-efficient solutions. She urged them to envision infrastructure projects that are sustainable, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly. Highlighting the transformative potential of innovative construction methods like 3D printing, she emphasized the importance of embracing green construction practices to address contemporary challenges.
President Murmu encouraged engineers to break free from conventional norms and leverage precision design to accelerate construction processes while minimizing waste through optimal resource utilization. She advocated for a collaborative and forward-looking approach, emphasizing the integration of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, robots, and drones into construction practices. While acknowledging the disruptive nature of these technologies, she urged the engineers to harness their potential to enhance efficiency, automate processes, optimize resource management, and increase productivity.
In her closing remarks, President Murmu urged young engineers to strive for excellence and make meaningful contributions toward creating a better, greener, and more sustainable future. Her words served as a call to action for engineers to embrace innovation, collaboration, and technology-driven solutions in their endeavors to shape a brighter tomorrow.
