New Delhi: Military Engineer Services (MES) Day is observed in India on September 26 each year. It commemorates the establishment of the MES, which provides engineering support to the armed forces, including construction, maintenance, and infrastructure development.

Significance

The day highlights the contributions of military engineers to national defense and infrastructure development, celebrating their dedication and service. Military Engineer Services (MES) Day holds immense significance. It acknowledges the vital role military engineers play in constructing and maintaining infrastructure essential for national defense. Celebrating the day highlights the rich history and traditions of military engineering within the armed forces.

It raises public awareness about the engineering capabilities and contributions of the MES, including disaster management and civil projects. The day fosters pride among military engineers and inspires current and future personnel in their crucial roles. It encourages the ongoing development of new technologies and methods to improve engineering practices within the military context.

MES Day serves to honor past achievements while looking forward to future advancements in military engineering. MES is responsible for creating the strategic and the operational infrastructure other than major roads, as also the administrative habitat for all three Services and the associated organisations of the Ministry of Defence. It has Pan India footprint to provide engineering support to various formations of Army, Air Force, Navy and DRDO.