| Details : | Air Commodore Pradeep Kumar Bapat (17227) was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a fighter controller in the administrative branch on 28 May 83 and served for ten years as a fighter controller. During his service, he has held the appointments of Senior Administrative Officer, Camp Commandant at Air HQ, Chief Administrative Officer at two Air Force Stations and Command Works Officer of an operational command. Presently, he is commanding an Equipment Depot. His administrative acumen has earned him CAS commendation in 1999. He had exhibited his professional competence in providing excellent administrative support for Exercise COPE-INDIA and SYNDEX. He has also participated in joint Air Exercise GOLDEN EAGLE at South Africa. During his tenure at Air HQ, he was singularly responsible for installation of the rain water harvesting system apart from being instrumental in planning the installation of the centralised air conditioning and access control system. He also modernised the conference halls, foyers and planned works services for Paryavaran Bhavan. As Chief Administrative Officer, he paid special attention to the improvement of quality of life. He has displayed a very high order of professionalism in making all the ceremonial, administrative and security arrangements during Honourable President's visit to AF Station Pune to undertake her maiden flight in Sukhoi-30 aircraft. As Command Works Officer, he ensured timely completion of operational projects like land acquisition at Ozhar and Works Services at Phalodi. As Air Officer Commanding of the Equipment Depot, he has effectively worked towards liquidation of non moving stores, cooking of ammunition and clearing of surplus arms occupying large storage. It was because of his good liaison and persistent efforts that the Station has been able evict the encroachers from Cholavaram and secure the IAF land. He has worked towards use of solar power and conservation of rain water to make the green station. His efforts have resulted in the station receiving the trophies for 'Best environmental station' and Best family welfare centre. For distinguished service of high order, Hon'ble President is pleased to award Vishisht Suva Medal to Air Commodore Pradeep Kumar Bapat. |
