Nagpur News : Maintenance Command Commanders’ Conference 2013-2014 will be held at Headquarters Maintenance Command Indian Air Force, Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur on 04, 05 & 06 March 2014. Air Marshal P Kanakaraj AVSM VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command will inaugurate the conference on 04 Mar 2014.
Ever since its inception on 08 Oct 1932, the Indian air Force has metamorphosed from a tactical Air Force to become an extremely professional and multi spectrum force with strategic reach. Maintenance Command has a geographical spread across the country with units engaged in overhaul, repair, product support and supply chain management of the assets. The IAF today holds plethora of weapon platforms and delivery systems. The techno-logistic challenge of keeping the IAF’s flying machines and systems battle ready is indeed a challenging task. Maintenance Command plays an important role by providing the requisite engineering and logistics support to the Operational and Training Units. The Command has acquainted itself well in indigenisation of spares, modernisation of production facilities, warehousing and the supply chain management.
A number of welfare schemes and projects are underway at the Units of Maintenance Command for enhancement of the quality of life and the capability enrichment of its personnel. Skill development programme for the under privileged sections of the society within the Air Force Campus to provide sustainable livelihood to them by conduct of various vocational training through sponsorship is well appreciated.
During the Conference, the Chief of the Air Staff would review the progress of various projects, plans and address the Commanders. Outstanding performance of the units shall also be acknowledged by the award of trophies.
