SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said the nation is grateful to the armed forces for ensuring a more secure and peaceful environment.
“The nation is grateful to the armed forces for ensuring a more secure and peaceful environment to enable India’s speedy march towards all-round progress and prosperity,” the Lt Governor said.
He was speaking after flagging off the ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ car rally, organized by the Indian Air Force in coordination with the veterans of Uttarakhand War Memorial.
Interacting with the Air Warriors at Raj Bhawan, the Lt Governor extended his felicitations and conveyed best wishes to all participants of the car rally.
“Indian Air Force has the proud legacy of valor, courage, and sacrifice. Serving the nation and its people in difficult circumstances is in the DNA of the Indian Air Force,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor also lauded the significant role played by the IAF in times of war, rescue operations, and natural calamities. Enroute Air Warriors will address the local youths in various universities and colleges and inspire them to join the armed forces.
He further highlighted that in the last 10 years, infrastructure and connectivity of border areas have been strengthened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Earlier, to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave a warm send-off to the ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ car rally from National War Memorial, New Delhi. The Adventure Cell of IAF is leading and coordinating the rally.
Over 50 air warriors, who are undertaking an expedition from Thoise in Ladakh to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, covering a total of 7,000 km, will raise awareness among the people about the glorious history of IAF and inspire the youth to join the armed forces.
The formal flag-off took place from Thoise, which is one of the world’s highest-altitude air force stations at 3,068m above mean sea level.
Air Officer Commanding Srinagar, Air Commodore Prabhat Malik (Vayu Sena Medal); Team Leader Wing Commander Vijay Prakash Bhatt; Rally Chairman, Tarun Vijay, and other senior officers were present.
