ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEERS OF CPWD CALL ON THE PRESIDENT
A group of Assistant Executive Engineers of CPWD
(2022 and 2023 batches) called on the President of India, 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 utilisation.
The President advised
young engineers to not work in silos but adopt a collaborative, forward-looking
and technology-driven approach. She said that new and 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 make
meaningful contributions to creating a better, greener and more sustainable
future.