On December 4, 2025, Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, visited the Base Repair Depot in Tughlakabad. He was accompanied by Mrs. Sreevalli, President of Air Force Families Welfare Association (Regional). They were received by Air Commodore DN Sahu, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Tughlakabad, and Mrs. Preeti Sahu, President AFFWA (Local). The Air Marshal received a Guard of Honour and was briefed on the Depot's functions, innovations, achievements, and initiatives. He reviewed multiple projects and appreciated indigenisation and innovative solutions. The Air Marshal emphasized reducing import dependency and strengthening domestic capabilities. He lauded the dedication and professionalism of personnel in ensuring robust technical and operational support. He highlighted enhancing technical skills, maintaining proficiency, and striving for excellence. He urged air warriors to remain fit and vigilant.
Release ID: 2198803. Visitor Count: 13729.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The ministry responsible for overseeing the Indian Armed Forces.
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command: A high-ranking position within the Indian Air Force responsible for maintenance operations.
Tughlakabad: Location of the Base Repair Depot.
Base Repair Depot: A facility visited by the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command.
Atmanirbharta: Concept emphasized as a goal through reduction of import dependency.
Ministry of Defence
AIR MARSHAL YALLA UMESH, AIR OFFICER
COMMANDING-IN-CHIEF, MAINTENANCE
COMMAND VISITS BASE REPAIR DEPOT
TUGHLAKABAD
प्रव तथ: 04 DEC 2025 5:13PM by PIB Delhi
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, visited Base
Repair Depot, Tughlakabad on 04 December 2025. He was accompanied by Mrs Sreevalli, President, Air
Force Families Welfare Association (Regional). They were received by Air Commodore DN Sahu, Air
Officer Commanding. Air Force Station Tughlakabad and Mrs Preeti Sahu, President AFFWA (Local).
On arrival, the Air Marshal was presented with a Guard of Honour. He was briefed on the Depot's
functioning, innovations, achievements and ongoing initiatives. During a tour of various sections, he
reviewed multiple projects and appreciated the Depot's efforts in indigenisation and innovative solutions
supporting operational requirements.
In his interaction with Station personnel, the Air Marshal emphasised the importance of reducing import
dependency and progressively advancing towards Atmanirbharta by strengthening domestic capabilities.
He lauded the involvement, dedication, and professionalism of all personnel in ensuring robust technical
and operational support to field units.
He also highlighted the need to further enhance technical skills, maintain proficiency across all roles, and
continue striving for excellence with diligence. The Air Marshal exhorted all air warriors to remain
physically fit and mentally agile to ensure operational readiness and remain vigilant against emerging
security challenges.***
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