President Droupadi Murmu Presents 'Standard and Colours' Award to Four Units of IAF at Hindon Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh (Watch Video)

The President said that it is a matter of immense pleasure that the Indian Air Force is not only protecting the country's space but is also making an important contribution to India's space programme.

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President Droupadi Murmu Presents 'Standard and Colours' Award to Four Units of IAF at Hindon Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh (Watch Video)
President Droupadi Murmu at Hindon Air Force Station (Photo Credit: ANI)

New Delhi, March 8: President Droupadi Murmu presented the President's Standard to 45 Squadron and 221 Squadron and President's Colours to 11 Base Repair Depot and 509 Signal Unit of the Indian Air Force at a function held at the Air Force Station Hindon in Uttar Pradesh today, an official statement said.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the contribution of the Indian Air Force in protecting our country is written in golden letters. The Air warriors have shown amazing courage, dedication and self-sacrifice in the wars of 1948, 1965, 1971 and 1999. They have also made an important contribution to relief and rescue work during disasters in the country and abroad. The devotion to duty and determination displayed by our brave airmen are a source of inspiration for all citizens. President Draupadi Murmu Flags Off Three New Trains From Badampahar Station, First Express Train in 112 Years for Her Native (Watch Video).

President Droupadi Murmu Presents 'Standard and Colours' Award to Four Units of IAF at Hindon Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh (Watch Video)

The President said that it is a matter of immense pleasure that the Indian Air Force is not only protecting the country's space but is also making an important contribution to India's space programme.

Agency News ANI|
President Droupadi Murmu Presents 'Standard and Colours' Award to Four Units of IAF at Hindon Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh (Watch Video)
President Droupadi Murmu at Hindon Air Force Station (Photo Credit: ANI)

New Delhi, March 8: President Droupadi Murmu presented the President's Standard to 45 Squadron and 221 Squadron and President's Colours to 11 Base Repair Depot and 509 Signal Unit of the Indian Air Force at a function held at the Air Force Station Hindon in Uttar Pradesh today, an official statement said.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the contribution of the Indian Air Force in protecting our country is written in golden letters. The Air warriors have shown amazing courage, dedication and self-sacrifice in the wars of 1948, 1965, 1971 and 1999. They have also made an important contribution to relief and rescue work during disasters in the country and abroad. The devotion to duty and determination displayed by our brave airmen are a source of inspiration for all citizens. President Draupadi Murmu Flags Off Three New Trains From Badampahar Station, First Express Train in 112 Years for Her Native (Watch Video).

The President said that it is a matter of immense pleasure that the Indian Air Force is not only protecting the country's space but is also making an important contribution to India's space programme. It is a matter of great pride for all the officers and soldiers of the Air Force that the four astronauts who have been selected for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission are Air Force officers.

The President said that in this rapidly changing era, security requirements and priorities are also changing rapidly. Like other sectors, the role of technology is becoming more important in the defence sector too. She was happy to note that the Indian Air Force has been adopting modern technology over the past few years, as per the statement. President Droupadi Murmu Visits Cellular Jail in Port Blair, Lays Wreath at Martyr’s Column (See Pics).

Droupadi Murmu Presents President's Standard to 45 Squadron, 221 Squadron:

The President greeted all women on the occasion of International Women's Day and said that it is a matter of joy that women are being provided equal opportunities in all branches of the Indian Air Force. They are being encouraged to make a career in the Air Force. She expressed confidence that in the coming times, more and more girls will join the Air Force and serve the country. She added that increased representation of women in the Air Force will make this Force more inclusive, the release added.

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