ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEERS OF CPWD CALL ON THE PRESIDENT

Newdelhi:28/3/24:A group of Assistant Executive Engineers of CPWD (2022 and 2023 batches) called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (March 28, 2024).

Addressing the Engineers, the President said that as young engineers, they are aware of the threats of climate change and global warming and the consequent need to adopt energy-efficient solutions. Buildings, roads, and other infrastructure that they create should be sustainable, energy-efficient, and environment-friendly. They should be innovative in their approach so that they can effectively deal with emerging challenges. She said that in the age of 3D printing, building technology has undergone a sea change. Infrastructure and construction projects can now be made climate-compatible and energy-efficient. Green construction is the need of the hour. Innovative methods of construction have the potential to transform this sector. By creating designs with precision, they can break the boundaries of conventional construction. They not only have to accelerate the construction process but also ensure the minimization of waste through optimum resource utilization.

The President advised young engineers not to work in silos but adopt a collaborative, forward-looking, and technology-driven approach. She said that emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, robots, drones, etc. are disrupting traditional thinking. However, these can be used to increase and improve efficiency, automate and optimize processes, increase productivity, and improve resource management. She urged them to strive for excellence and contribute meaningfully to creating a better, greener, and more sustainable future.