Details : | Group Captain Sunil Mediratta (18893) was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a fighter controller in Administrative branch on 13 Jun 87. He has held appointments of CO of a TRU, Dy Camp Commandant at Air HQ (VB), Project Director of Air Force Naval Housing Board and C Adm 0 at Equipment Depot and is presently posted as Director at Directorate of Air Veterans(DAV),Air HQ. He has been commended by AOC-in-C in 2000 and CAS in 2010. Gp Capt Mediratta commanded the TRU during the challenging time when Bhuj was devastated by the earthquake in 2001 followed by prolonged deployment during Op Parakram. Asa project Director at AFNHB he was instrumental in acquiring of 60,000 Sq Mtrs of Government land at concessional rates for a housing project at Dehradun. Gp Capt Sunil Mediratta was specially posted to create the new Directorate of Air Veterans. His meticulous planning and excellent coordination with MES and Camp Commandant resulted in setting up state of art infrastructure to accommodate the new Directorate and a smooth transition and operationalization of DAV at Subroto Park in record time. With systematic planning and time management Gp Capt Mediratta shouldered this additional responsibility with extreme professionalism. With his zeal, enthusiasm, professional knowledge and dedication he is always in the forefront to address the issues raised by the Air Veterans. His personal involvement in dealing with the office of JCDA (AF), CPPC and banks has resulted in resolution of long pending issues of pensioners. The officer possesses exceptional planning and organizing capabilities. Two Air Veteran Rallies and one placement fair were organised with professional aplomb. With his excellent liaison in the corporate sector, DAV was able to generate large number of vacancies for air warriors. Signing of MoU for placement of air warriors with BMRC Land Hyderabad Metro are some of the land marks achieved under his direction. The officer has been instrumental in carrying forward the campaign for Aadhar cards with signing of MoU with UIDAI. For distinguished service of a high order, Hon'ble President is pleased to award Vishisht Seva Medal to Group Captain Sunil Mediratta. |