IAF and Chandigarh UT Admin sign MoU for heritage centre
The Heritage Centre will play an important role in motivating future generations by showcasing the contribution of IAF over the years and its vital role in various operations & nation building.
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Chandigarh, June 4: In a major development, Chandigarh will soon get an Indian Airforce Heritage Centre. This came after a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the UT Administration and the Indian Air Force. Governor of Punjab and UT Administrator Banwarilal Purohit, MP Kirron Kher and IAF Air Chief Marshall VR Chaudhari were present during the signing of the MoU.
This centre will have simulators, decommissioned aircrafts, aero engines, and other IAF artefacts. The centre will include virtual reality and AI technology. It will also showcase the vital role played by the Service in various wars and assistance rendered for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
"It will be informative and may motivate our youth to join the armed forces. This will strengthen our force and thereby lead to national integration. This will also provide job opportunities for the youth. The centre will highlight the crucial role of the Air Force in various wars and assistance rendered by the IAF for civil air operations," a statement issued by UT Administration said.