The probationers of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (2024 batch) met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 24, 2025. During the meeting, the President emphasized the crucial role of the Defence Accounts Service in managing financial resources for the Indian Armed Forces, highlighting their responsibilities in budgeting, accounting, and ensuring transparency in defense expenditure, which directly influences operational readiness and infrastructure development. She underscored the necessity for the department to innovate and modernize in response to evolving geopolitical and security challenges while actively supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative to enhance indigenous production and strengthen local supply chains. Murmu encouraged the officers to embrace lifelong learning and adapt to changing circumstances, reminding them that true service is measured by their contributions to the efficacy of defense institutions and the welfare of citizens.