IDSE marks 77th Raising Day with focus on ethics, accountability and excellence

NEW DELHI: Officers of the Indian Defence Service of Engineers (IDSE) under the Military Engineer Services (MES), Ministry of Defence, marked the service’s 77th Raising Day with a day-long conference in New Delhi on Thursday, focusing on ethics, accountability and professional excellence.

The conference, held under the theme ‘Ethics, Accountability and Excellence towards achieving the aim of Viksit Bharat @ 2047’, brought together representatives from various government departments, ministries and public sector undertakings.

Addressing the gathering, Engineer-in-Chief, MES, Lt Gen Vikas Rohella outlined measures being undertaken by the organisation to strengthen ethical practices and accountability in its functioning.

He highlighted the introduction of the Electronic Measurement Book (e-MB) as one of the measures adopted by MES to improve transparency and accountability in its engineering and works processes.

Lt Gen Rohella said all stages of public procurement and the exercise of discretionary powers must be guided by ethical principles.

Representatives from the Ministry of Railways, Central Vigilance Commission, Defence Accounts Department, National Highways Authority of India and public sector undertakings attended the conference.

The event was attended by the wider MES fraternity, including senior officers of the Corps of Engineers and representatives of various cadre associations, including Surveyors, Architects, Barrack and Stores and Administration personnel.

The conference provided a platform for discussions on professional standards, ethical conduct and accountability in defence engineering and public works, while linking these priorities with the broader objective of achieving the national vision for 2047.