India, Sept. 18 -- The 77th Raising Day of the Indian Defence Service of Engineers (IDSE) cadre under the Military Engineer Services (MES), Ministry of Defence, was celebrated on 17th September 2026 at the Jumbo Mazumdar Centre, Air Force Station Palam, New Delhi.

The officers marked the occasion by organising a one-day conference with the central theme: "Ethics, Accountability and Excellence towards achieving the aim of Viksit Bharat @ 2047." The conference was attended by dignitaries from various departments and ministries, including the Ministry of Railways, Central Vigilance Commission, Defence Accounts Department, National Highway Authority, and Public Sector Undertakings.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence Secretary Rajesh...