Srinagar: The Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) celebrated its 80th Corps Day on Saturday.
“In a solemn ceremony, a wreath was laid at Chinar War Memorial, to pay homage to the brave soldiers of EME, who have laid down their lives in service to the nation. Raised on 1st May 1943 as the Corps of Indian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (IEME), the 79 eventful years of the Corps of EME have been a saga of rich heritage, innovativeness, and technological excellence during which the Corps has grown from strength to strength,” said PRO (Defence) Srinagar.
“Since its humble beginning in the thick of WW II, the Corps has evolved into a potent force multiplier and has contributed effectively during all the campaigns and operations of the Indian Army. With the proliferation of advancing technology and modernization of our gallant army, the Corps was re-christened as the “Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers” on 01 Jan 2001,” the PRO said.
The PRO further said: “Fuelled by the spirit of its soldier craftsmen and steered by competent leadership, the Corps has carved a niche for itself in the present-day technology-oriented environment. Continuing the odyssey of enhancing professionalism, the Corps has spearheaded the management of technology transition as a step towards imbibing state of art technology.”
“In Kashmir, the Chinar Eagles are providing resolute engineering support and contributing effectively during all the operations and initiatives of the Chinar Corps. The Corps of EME continues to remain ahead of times by pro-actively extending technical support to the critical & life-saving medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping the vital axes of communication (Navyug Tunnel to Zojila Pas) open for smooth traffic movement, facilitating successful conduct of the Holy Amarnathji Yatra and assisting the civil authorities for various rescue and relief operations during natural calamities,” the PRO said.
“Chinar Eagles have been consistent in working towards the welfare of Ex-servicemen of the Corps by taking special measures to provide assistance on matters concerning their medicare, pension, and well-being in general,” he said.
“On this momentous occasion, Lt Gen ADS Aujla, GOC Chinar Corps complemented all ranks and families of the EME fraternity and congratulated Chinar Eagles for best engineering practices and technical competence, in accordance with the Corps motto ‘Karam Hi Dharam’, to bring glory to the nation,” he added.
