Leh, Sep 5 (KNO): Air Officer Commanding Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, Air Vice Marshal Vikas Sharma who is on a 4-day visit to Ladakh called on Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday and discussed host of issues with him.
According to the details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Air Vice Marshal discussed civil-military cooperation and regional development with Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta.
“The meeting focused on strengthening synergy between the civil administration and the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Ladakh, particularly in areas of strategic preparedness, disaster management, infrastructure development, and welfare of the local population,” a defence spokesperson said in a statement.
He said that Air Commodore Sanjay Prabhu, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Leh also accompanied Air Vice Marshal Vikas Sharma. “The meeting agenda points included civil-military cooperation and regional development,” the spokesperson said.
The Air Vice Marshal Sharma and Air Commodore Prabhu highlighted the ongoing efforts of the IAF in augmenting logistical support and maintaining operational readiness in the Union Territory.
The LG appreciated the vital role being played by the IAF in safeguarding the borders, supporting civil administration during emergencies, and ensuring connectivity in the far-flung regions of Ladakh.
The AOC, according to the defence spokesman also had a detailed interaction with the General Officer Commanding, 14 Corps, focusing on joint operations, border infrastructure development, and connectivity in the Ladakh region.
The visit reaffirmed the IAF’s commitment to bolster its operational capabilities and cultivate collaborative relationships with the civil administration and sister services, he said—(KNO)