President Droupadi Murmu has said that the telecom sector has a crucial role in advancing digital connectivity for achieving rapid economic progress. She said this while addressing the officer trainees of Indian Posts and Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service in New Delhi today. President Murmu said, the Digital India initiative is helping the government deliver various public services with more efficiency and transparency. She stressed on the need to continue to strive to connect the still unconnected masses especially in the rural and remote areas.<br />''<br />''Addressing the officers of Indian Naval Material Management Service, the President said that the Indian Navy has been successfully safeguarding the maritime interests, trade routes and providing assistance during times of crises. She said, as members of Indian Naval Material Management Service, they would hold key responsibilities in ensuring availability of critical supplies to naval ships, submarines and aircrafts.<br />''<br />''Addressing the officers of Central Engineering Services (Roads), the President Murmu said that connectivity and road infrastructure is vital for the economic growth and development of a nation. She said, in recent years, the government has taken several initiatives to build new highways and upgrade the existing ones. President Murmu said, this will ensure faster transportation of goods and ensure better connectivity for the people as well as generate employment opportunities. She urged them to innovate and implement the best engineering and technological solutions to minimise road accidents.<br />''<br />''The officers of Indian Naval Material Management Service, Assistant Executive Engineers of Central Engineering Services (Roads) and Officer Trainees of Indian Posts and Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service was today called on the President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.<br />