Vice-President Interacts with Indian Defence Estates Service Probationers

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan today interacted with probationers of the Indian Defence Estates Service (2025 Batch) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, and called upon them to make the best use of the opportunity to serve the nation, with dedication, integrity and a strong sense of public responsibility.

The Vice-President noted that many of them come from smaller towns, demonstrating that dedication and hard work can overcome perceived barriers. He urged them to take pride in their achievement while remaining conscious of the responsibility entrusted to them as public servants.

Highlighting the vital mandate of the Defence Estates Organisation to manage nearly 18 lakh acres of defence land across the country, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said that this responsibility involves safeguarding national assets, providing civic amenities, facilitating defence infrastructure and supporting the operational readiness of the Armed Forces.

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, senior officers of the Ministry of Defence, and senior officers of the Indian Defence Estates Service were present on the occasion.(UPDATED ON 30TH SEPT 26)