**Summary:**
Air Commodore Venkateshwaran Krishna Kumar assumed command of Air Force Station Bani Camp, Najafgarh, as the Air Officer Commanding on September 1, 2025, succeeding Air Commodore Amit Agrawal. Commissioned into the Aeronautical and Engineering (Electronics) branch of the Indian Air Force on November 22, 1998, Air Commodore Krishna Kumar holds a Master of Science in Defence Strategic Studies from Madras University and an M. Tech from the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune. His career includes key appointments within the IAF, a deputation to Tajikistan as part of the Indian Military Training Team Air Force, and a service course in Italy. He has received commendations from the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief and the Chief of the Air Staff for his service. On the same date, Mrs. Pushkala Krishna Kumar succeeded Mrs. Seema Agrawal as President, Air Force Families Welfare Association Local. This information was released by PIB Delhi on September 1, 2025. Release ID: 2162671.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry responsible for defence.
Base Repair Depot, Bani Camp: A repair depot located at Bani Camp.
Air Commodore Venkateshwaran Krishna Kumar: The newly appointed Air Officer Commanding of Air Force Station Bani Camp.
Air Commodore Amit Agrawal: The previous Air Officer Commanding of Air Force Station Bani Camp.
Indian Air Force: The air arm of the Indian Armed Forces.
Madras University: The university from which Air Commodore Krishna Kumar holds a Master of Science in Defence Strategic Studies.
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology DIAT, Pune: The institute from which Air Commodore Krishna Kumar holds an M. Tech degree; located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Tajikistan: A country where Air Commodore Krishna Kumar served on deputation as part of the Indian Military Training Team Air Force.
Ministry of Defence
CHANGE OF COMMAND AT BASE REPAIR
DEPOT, BANI CAMP
Posted On: 01 SEP 2025 3:56PM by PIB Delhi
Air Commodore Venkateshwaran Krishna Kumar has assumed the command of Air Force Station Bani Camp,
Najafgarh, as the Air Officer Commanding on 01 September 2025. He took over the reins from Air
Commodore Amit Agrawal.
Commissioned into the AE(L) branch of the Indian Air Force on 22 November 1998, Air Commodore
Krishna Kumar has had an illustrious career. He holds a Master of Science in Defence & Strategic Studies
from Madras University and an M. Tech from the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune.
Over the course of his distinguished service, he has held several key appointments in the IAF. His
professional journey includes a deputation to Tajikistan as part of the Indian Military Training Team (Air
Force) and a service course in Italy. For his exemplary dedication and outstanding contributions, he has been
commended by both the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief and the Chief of the Air Staff.
A true sportsman at heart and an engineer by profession, Air Commodore Krishna Kumar brings with him
vast experience and dynamic leadership. On this occasion, his wife, Mrs. Pushkala, assumed the role of
President, Air Force Families Welfare Association (Local), taking over from Mrs. Seema Agrawal.
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IN/PC/RS(Release ID: 2162671)