Overview
- The governor of Arunachal Pradesh met Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia on Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026, and publicly praised the Eastern Air Command for its role in recent disaster relief and medical evacuations.
- Air Marshal Walia reassured the governor that the Eastern Air Command will sustain close coordination with state authorities to support disaster response, medical evacuations and connectivity projects.
- The governor urged faster strengthening of Advanced Landing Grounds and expansion of civilian air connectivity to improve access to remote areas for relief, supplies and routine travel.
- Officials discussed expanding IAF public outreach through career-awareness sessions, National Cadet Corps engagement, air displays and educational visits to tap local youth potential.
- Eastern Air Command also noted recent joint helicopter training with Myanmar, and strengthening ALGs would both speed civilian evacuations after floods or landslides and boost military logistics along the rugged frontier.