Air Officer Commanding Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, Air Vice Marshal Vikas Sharma, met with the Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta, discussing civil-military cooperation and the region’s development. The meeting's focus remained on strengthening synergy between the civil administration and the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Ladakh, particularly in areas such as strategic preparedness, disaster management, infrastructure development, and the welfare of the local population.
“AOC, along with Air Commodore Sanjay Prabhu, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Leh, met with the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, and discussed important agenda points related to civil-military cooperation and regional development,” said a spokesperson. Air Vice Marshal Sharma and Air Commodore Prabhu assured the LG of continued cooperation in all matters of strategic and humanitarian importance, a Raj Bhawan spokesperson said.
They also highlighted the ongoing efforts of the IAF in augmenting logistical support and maintaining operational readiness in the Union Territory. LG then commended the IAF’s role in border security, supporting civil administration during emergencies, and ensuring connectivity in the far-flung regions of Ladakh.
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He reiterated the administration’s commitment to working closely with the IAF to strengthen national security and accelerate developmental initiatives in the region. The AOC 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 Defence spokesperson said.
The AOC 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 Defence spokesperson said. Air Vice Marshal was on a four-day visit to Ladakh.
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