MES Day for 2025 will be marked as the 103rd raising day for MES. It is a special day celebrated in India on 26th September every year. The full form of MES is Military Engineering Services. The MES is the leading Government owned construction agency for supporting the Armed Force of India.
Significance
The MES Day celebration is a tribute to military engineers who are constantly striving for national defense with infrastructural development. It is the day of showing gratitude to the Military Engineering Services.
It is the day of showing the thankfulness towards the military engineers who are relentlessly serving the country. It raises the public awareness about their contributions. This day makes us feel proud of the military engineers and inspires us for their contributions to disaster management and civil services.
About Military Engineering Services
MES has the responsibility of making strategic decisions on building constructions associated with the Ministry of Defense. MES is one of the largest organizations that carry out the construction of buildings, hospitals, and roads across the country to help military forces. MES is a premier construction agency that provides the rear line engineering support.
MES has played a crucial role during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has constructed multidisciplinary hospitals to deal with the crisis period. Not only that, it has confirmed the uninterrupted essential services by providing facilities to all military stations. MES has six hundred stations across India. Although it deals with the construction for Army Defense, it has both civilian officers and army personnel.
MES is committed to energy conservation by adopting solar power projects and GRIHA green building rooms. It is adopting a strategic decision of an ecosystem preservation approach in construction and development.
How this day celebrated
On this special occasion of MES day, the Lt. General Engineer in Chief congratulates military engineer personnel and encourages them to dedicate themselves to the contribution towards the country by providing advanced construction facilities to the armed forces. Various commemorative activities are performed to celebrate this day.
MES Melas and cultural events are arranged in various locations for enjoyment. Awareness programs and interactive sessions are part of the celebration to inspire the new generation to engage in military engineering services.
FAQ:
Which MES Raising Day will be observed in 2025?
In 2025, it will be the 103rd day celebration of the Military Engineering Service in India. The position of General Engineer in Chief was created on this day.
When was MES established?
MES was established in December 1923 for providing the military support to the Indian Armed Force. During 1851, it was functioning as part of the Public Works Department (PWD) at the beginning and controlled by the Indian Corps of Engineers. Since the year 1881, military-related projects have been transferred from PWD and started working independently.
Why is this day is important to Indian Army?
This day reminds of the contribution of MES towards the nation. It has the integral support of the Indian Army by providing essential services. It highlights the rich history and tradition of military engineering services.
