Real icon of Fit India! Air Marshal P V Iyer keeps inspiring us at the age of 90

New Delhi, October 31: Today, man starts turning old after 25-30 years and the life above 50 years of age is considered as ‘bonus’! But a wonderful personality exists in India, who is still young at the age of 90! yesterday, the real icon of ‘Fit India’, Air Marshal Venkataraman Ramamurthy Iyer (P V Iyer), turned 90.

 

Venkataraman Ramamurthy Iyer is a retired Three-Star Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force. He was commissioned as a pilot in the flying branch in 1972. He has held, amongst other appointments, the important ones of Commanding Officer of a Jaguar Squadron, Station Commander of Air Force Station Suratgarh, Air Officer Commanding of Air Force Station Ambala and Principal Director Personnel (Officers).

 

The Air Officer has performed commendably during various challenging appointments he has held during his 34 years of service. His final assignment with the Air Force was as Air Officer Commanding in Chief of the Indian Air Force Training Command. Iyer was bestowed with the Param Vishist Seva Medal Award in 2010.

 

Still at the age of 90, he does tedious exercise every morning! Believe it or not but he runs 10kms every day. He has accomplished 1,20,000kms so far. Iyar has proved that nothing can come between him and his fitness regimen.