**Summary:**
On August 29, 2025, Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, AVSM VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force, visited Air Force Station Prahladpur, New Delhi. He was accompanied by Mrs. Ritu Garg, President Air Force Families Welfare Association (AFFWA) Regional. They were received by Group Captain Lokesh Kumar Mishra VSM, Station Commander, and Mrs. Richa Mishra, President, AFFWA Local. Air Marshal Garg was briefed on the depot's role in avionics and ground support equipment logistics management, including ongoing inductions, overhauls, and stockholding operations. He emphasized modernization and efficiency, urging refinement of depot processes and commended personnel for their contributions, including their role in preparing the Republic Day Parade tableaus. Mrs. Ritu Garg visited the Air Force School and encouraged "Sanginis" (wives of Air Force personnel) to participate in AFFWA's welfare and skill development initiatives, highlighting AFFWA's role in fostering unity and support within Air Force families.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The ministry of the Indian government responsible for defence.
AIR MARSHAL VIJAY KUMAR GARG: Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force.
Air Force Station Prahladpur, New Delhi: A military airbase located in Delhi, India.
Indian Air Force: The air arm of the Indian armed forces.
Air Force Families Welfare Association: An organization dedicated to the welfare of Air Force families.
Group Captain Lokesh Kumar Mishra: Station Commander of Air Force Station Prahladpur.
Republic Day Parade: A national event in India showcasing military prowess and cultural diversity.
AFFWA: Air Force Families Welfare Association. An organization dedicated to the welfare of Air Force families.
Ministry of Defence
AIR MARSHAL VIJAY KUMAR GARG VISITS AIR
FORCE STATION PRAHLADPUR, NEW DELHI
Posted On: 30 AUG 2025 9:37PM by PIB Delhi
Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, AVSM VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command,
Indian Air Force, accompanied by Mrs. Ritu Garg, President Air Force Families Welfare Association
(Regional) visited Air Force Station Prahladpur, New Delhi on 29 August 2025. They were received by Group
Captain Lokesh Kumar Mishra VSM, Station Commander, and Mrs. Richa Mishra, President, Air Force
Families Welfare Association (Local).
During the visit, Air Marshal Garg was briefed on the critical role of the Depot in logistics management of
avionics and ground support equipment. He was also updated on ongoing inductions, overhauls, and
stockholding operations.
Highlighting the importance of modernization and efficiency, Air Marshal Garg stressed the need to strategize
and implement measures to further refine processes at the Depot. He commended the Depot personnel for
their dedication, professionalism, and noteworthy contributions, particularly their active role in preparing the
Republic Day Parade tableaus- an endeavour of great national and organizational significance.
Concurrently, Mrs. Ritu Garg visited the Air Force School of the Depot. While interacting with the Sanginis,
she encouraged them to actively benefit from the various welfare and skill development initiatives undertaken
by AFFWA.
She reiterated that AFFWA plays a pivotal role in nurturing unity, friendship, and mutual support among
Sanginis, thereby contributing significantly to the holistic welfare of Air Force Families.***
IN/PC/CD
(Release ID: 2162374)