Eastern Air Command Chief calls on Arunachal Pradesh Governor
Guwahati, Jul 4 (IBNS): Eastern Air Command Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Air Marshal R.D. Mathur on Thursday called on the Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan in Itanagar.
They discussed about the recent aircraft crash, air assistance to the State Government and its people during emergencies and other situations as well as scope for employment of local youth in the Indian Air Force.
The Governor conveyed to the AOC-in-C, his deep condolences for the bereaved families of the Air Force officers and personnel who lost their life in duty in recent AN 32 aircraft crash.
“The people of Arunachal Pradesh share the pain of the irreparable loss and will always remember the sacrifices of the Air Warriors,” the Governor said.
The Arunachal Pradesh Governor also conveyed his appreciation to the Eastern Air Command for its help in recently concludeded Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections and the proactive role played by the Eastern Air Command in providing assistance to the people of Arunachal Pradesh during emergencies and call of duty.
Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.), who has been spear heading the effort for the employment of local youth in the Indian Armed Forces through his programmes like ‘Pay back to Society Group’, etc. asked the Eastern Air Command Chief to explore the possibility for an enhanced quota of recruitment for the youth of Arunachal Pradesh.
The AOC-in-C welcomed the concerns of the Governor and assured him that the Eastern Air Command will do its best in the service of the people of the Frontier State of Arunachal Pradesh.
Commissioner to Governor R. P. Upadhyaya was also present in the meeting.
(By Hemanta Kumar Nath, Guwahati)
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