New Delhi. 07 March 2024. Air Marshal Vibhas Pande, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief HQ Maintenance Command, visited Base Repair Depot, Palam from 06 March 2024 to 07 March 2024. He was accompanied by Mrs. Ruchira Pande, President Air Force Family Welfare Association (Regional).
During the visit, the Air Marshal attended the seminar and inaugurated the supply chain management system fleet of the Indian Air Force on 06 March 2024. He also interacted with the personnel of the Depot as well as the representatives from supply chain management industries. The seminar focused on the maintenance aspects of the RADAR systems deployed in High altitude areas and innovative solutions towards addressing the associated supply chain challenges.
On 07 March 2024, the Air Marshal inaugurated the Centre for Advanced Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Avionics Repairs Lab at the Depot. Air Commodore Harsh Bahl, Air Officer Commanding, Base Repair Depot, Palam briefed him on the integrated approach for avionics repair infrastructure under single roof. The Air Marshal was also briefed about the Radar Emulator and other success stories of indigenisation under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” Mission undertaken by the Depot.
Mrs. Ruchira Pande visited various ventures operated by Air Force Family Welfare Association (Local) being run by the Depot. She also visited Recreation Cum Therapy Centre, a unique venture of the Depot for providing therapies to the specially – abled children of the Depot and the nearby units. She also appreciated the way children are imparted with the therapies to help them overcome various barriers.
